foldpaw
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The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn have harmed many people's mental health and created new barriers for those who already suffer from mental illness or substance abuse problems.
Young adults have experienced a number of pandemic-related consequences, such as closures of universities and loss of income, that may contribute to poor mental health. During the pandemic, a larger than average share of young adults (ages 18-24) report symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder (56%). Compared to all adults, young adults are more likely to report substance use (25% vs. 13%) and suicidal thoughts (26% vs. 11%). Prior to the pandemic, young adults were already at high risk of poor mental health and substance use disorder, though many did not receive treatment. Right now, young adults are having a hard time dealing with the pandemic alone... Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. So, what are your thoughts?
Young adults have experienced a number of pandemic-related consequences, such as closures of universities and loss of income, that may contribute to poor mental health. During the pandemic, a larger than average share of young adults (ages 18-24) report symptoms of anxiety and/or depressive disorder (56%). Compared to all adults, young adults are more likely to report substance use (25% vs. 13%) and suicidal thoughts (26% vs. 11%). Prior to the pandemic, young adults were already at high risk of poor mental health and substance use disorder, though many did not receive treatment. Right now, young adults are having a hard time dealing with the pandemic alone... Fears about COVID-19 can take an emotional toll, especially if you’re already living with an anxiety disorder. So, what are your thoughts?