Fear, Isolation, Depression: The Mental Health Fallout of a Worldwide Pandemic

Fear, Isolation, Depression: The Mental Health Fallout of a Worldwide Pandemic
Posted on May 12 2020
Stateline [PEW Trusts]
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Nationwide, mental health call and text centers offer an early picture of how Americans are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. The roughly 11.2 million Americans who live with serious mental illness, including many who are homeless or in prisons, are the most vulnerable to the psychological effects of the pandemic, said Dawn Brown, who runs the HelpLine for NAMI. But even people who have never experienced a mental disorder are feeling many of the same symptoms. When you call the NAMI HelpLine, counselors first listen to your story and validate what you’re going through. Then they recommend resources to help you manage your symptoms.