The Washington Post (4/2, Achenbach) reports that almost half of the people in the US “feel the coronavirus crisis is harming their mental health, according to a survey” by the Kaiser Family Foundation. The article says that 45% of respondents reported that their mental health has been affected, and 19% reported it has a “major impact.” Joshua Morganstein, the chair of the APA’s Committee on the Psychiatric Dimensions of Disaster, said that it’s understandable people are feeling stressed during this time. He remarked, “It’s also important to remember that the vast majority of people, including all of us who are experiencing difficulties along the way, will ultimately do well. Finding and sharing creative solutions to the problems people are facing, taking care of ourselves and our families in the best way we are able, and staying connected to one another will remind us we are in this together and help us get through this difficult time.”
Related Links:
— “Coronavirus is harming the mental health of tens of millions of people in U.S., new poll finds, “Joel Achenbach, The Washington Post, April ,2 2020