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Dealing with depression during COVID-19 pandemic | COVID-19 Special

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Tech explained: COVID-19 pandemic depression risk

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Make social connections

Stay active

Talk to a trusted individual

Take up a relaxation activity such as Meditation or Yoga

Get a good nights sleep

Eat brain food

Deep breathing exercises

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What could we do to help decline suicide and rates of depression?

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What could we do to help decline suicide and rates of depression?

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Promote increased access to mental health and substance abuse treatments in schools, shelters, and work locations. Through the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.

Promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's 24 hour toll-free crisis hotline to individuals that may be at risk.

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Pandemic Causes Spike in Anxiety and Depression

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Pandemic Causes Spike in Anxiety and Depression

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Anxiety Disorder
June 2019 - 31.7%
December 2020 - 36.9%

Depressive Disorder
June 2019 - 25.1%
December 2020 - 30.2%

Combined symptoms of anxiety and depression
June 2019 - 36.0%
December 2020 - 42.4%

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What types of mental health have spiked since the start of the pandemic? 

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What types of mental health have spiked since the start of the pandemic? 

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The World Health Organization reported in September 2022, that the rates of anxiety and depression spiked over 25% during the first year of the pandemic.

Substance abuse spiked since the beginning of the pandemic. Marijuana usage increased 5% during the first three months and opioid increased as well due to the rise in stress in the population because of job loss and fear of the disease.