Half of Older Adults in Worse Health Have Reported Anxiety or Depression During the Coronavirus Pandemic October 12, 2020 Slide Older adults who are already suffering from worse health conditions and heightened risk during the pandemic are combating the additional challenge of anxiety and depression at higher rates. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
Increasing Share Say Coronavirus-Related Stress is Negatively Impacting Their Mental Health July 24, 2020 Slide The pandemic is increasingly taking an emotional toll, with a majority of U.S. adults (53%) saying that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health. It’s the highest share so far. Women, young adults, Black people and those struggling financially are among the most affected. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
Nearly 4 in 10 Adults With Mental Illness Reporting Thoughts of Suicide Did Not Receive Needed Care October 10, 2019 Slide Nearly 4 in 10 — or 36% — of adults with mental illness reporting thoughts of suicide did not receive needed mental health care in the past year. Learn more in this Chart of the Week:
Gun Violence Makes U.S. an Outlier, Not Mental Illness August 9, 2019 Slide Relative to other OECD countries, U.S. is an outlier for disease burden due to gun violence, but not for mental illness.
