US ill-prepared for coronavirus-fueled mental health crisis

[JESSIE HELLMANN]

Experts are warning that the United States is ill prepared for a coming mental health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed more than 100,000 people in the nation and caused millions to lose their jobs.

Barriers to mental health care existed before the pandemic, but those challenges are being exacerbated now as millions report feelings of stress, depression and isolation.

US ill-prepared for coronavirus-fueled mental health crisis

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/500217-us-ill-prepared-for-coronavirus-fueled-mental-health-crisis?rnd=1590865152

 

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