August 13, 2020

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• During June 24–30, 2020, 41% of a cohort of 5,470 US adults reported an adverse mental or behavioral health condition related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including anxiety or depression (31%), trauma-and stressor-related disorder symptoms (26%), started or increased substance use to cope with stress or emotions (13%), and seriously considered suicide in the preceding 30 days (11%). Younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced worse mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and elevated suicidal ideation. 

Czeisler et al. (Aug 14, 2020). Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020. MMWR. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6932a1