The number of Americans with an anxiety disorder tripled in late June compared to the same time last year, and the number of those with depression jumped fourfold, according to a new government report.
are on the rise, too: Compared to data from 2018,"approximately twice as many respondents reported serious consideration of suicide in the previous 30 days," the report stated.problems associated with the pandemic, and this study provides important data to support the public health concerns that have been raised," said psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Sullivan.
The strain on unpaid caregivers for adults -- people taking care of disabled loved ones at home -- seems particularly troublesome. According to the study, the rate of substance abuse and/or suicidal thoughts among unpaid caregivers more than tripled between May and the end of June, Lane's group reported.
Of course, unemployment or the threat of it is a major source of anxiety for millions in 2020. So, efforts aimed at"strengthening economic supports to reduce financial strain" should be part of an effort to boost mental health, the researchers said.
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