Excerpt: “The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn have significantly impacted the mental health and wellbeing of all Americans. Since the beginning of this pandemic, 45 percent of Americans have reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted by recent events. Reports have found that declines in the economy, lost jobs, and health challenges have all contributed to an increase in mental health difficulties,” Burgess wrote.
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