February 5, 2021
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020
Category: Article Summary
Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact
Keywords (Tags): mental health personal impact
During April and May 2020 among US adults aged ≥18 years, the overall prevalence of depression was 29%, initiating or increasing substance use was 18%, and suicidal thoughts/ideation was 8%, according to a cross-sectional survey. Hispanic adults reported a higher prevalence of psychosocial stress related to not having enough food or stable housing than did adults in other racial and ethnic groups.The authors suggested that these estimates were high when compared to historical surveys that used different methodologies. Hispanic adults reported a higher prevalence of psychosocial stress related to not having enough food or stable housing than did adults in other racial and ethnic groups.
McKnight et al. (Feb 5, 2021). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020. MMWR.