Poll: Nearly half of Americans report the crisis is harming their mental health
Experts warn of an historic wave of depression, substance abuse, and even suicide.
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May 5, 2020, 3:20 PM
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Updated 1,715 days ago
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The pressures of this pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis.
A new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows nearly half of Americans report the crisis is harming their mental health.
Experts warn of an historic wave of depression, substance abuse, and even suicide.
However, there is help available.
There is new website from the Pandemic Crisis Services Response Coalition.
New York State has created a COVID-19 Emotional Support Line at (844) 863-9314.
News 12 also has a coronavirus resources guide.
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