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COVID-19 and Mental Health

  • Published14 May 2021
  • Author Cyrenna Cooper
  • Source BrainFacts/SfN

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions across the globe. With stay-at-home and social-distance orders, challenges related to social isolation have impacted our physical health and mental health.

According the 2020-2021 Household Pulse Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, 35% of Americans have reporter symptoms of anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so take some time to learn about COVID-19 and its effect on mental health.

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