According to a recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation, over half of adults in the U.S. reported their mental health has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. People report difficulty sleeping, drinking more alcohol, and increased anxiety and stress. To help deal with that growing crisis Virginia officials set up a mental health tip line.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been watching for certain symptoms – fever, for example, or cough. But for anyone touched by this crisis there may also be psychological symptoms.