Mental Health In The COVID-19 Era
The news about COVID-19 is relentless: an ever-escalating number of confirmed cases, portents of economic meltdown, ominous images of barren public spaces.
Most people find it stressful to be surrounded by news of disaster 24/7. But for those with mental health conditions, the constant bombardment on TV and social media can exacerbate some conditions, especially anxiety disorders.1 Nearly 20% of U.S. adults have had an anxiety disorder in the previous year, and almost one-third experience an anxiety disorder at some point …