GRAPHIC: Text reads "COVID-19's Effect on Mental Health" above a cracking ground. Graphic by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell. — COVID-19 has exacerbated America's existing the mental health crisis. Graphic by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell.

INFOGRAPHIC: Mental health needs rise during pandemic

By Alyssa Shotwell, Online Editor On Sep 16, 2020 548 0

In the early weeks of the pandemic, mental health concerns arose because of rising anxiety and stress surrounding COVID-19 and subsequent disruption in daily life.

Between the unemployment rate rising over 10% and the sudden shutdown of education, tourism, arts and sports, the lives and living situations of most people changed suddenly. Those who contract COVID-19 from frontline locations like hospitals, testing centers and morgues face fatigue and discouragement while others confined to their home face issues like loneliness, insomnia, anxiety and/or abuse.

Learn more about how COVID-19 affected mental health among different populations and ways to adjust to our new normal while staying mentally healthy.

INFOGRAPHIC: Infographic on mental health and COVID-19. Infographic by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell. — COVID-19 has exacerbated America’s existing the mental health crisis. Infographic by The Signal Online Editor Alyssa Shotwell.