How the Pandemic Has Affected Mental Health

COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of people’s lives, including their mental health. Increased social isolation, constant health anxiety, and financial hardships have caused many to feel the absolute worst of the pandemic.

Are Suicide Rates Increasing During COVID?

A recent study by Johns Hopkins found that across virtually all U.S. states, COVID suicides have been on the rise and also found that specific groups of people accounted for a larger proportion of the COVID suicide rate. groups included the elderly, unemployed, minorities, healthcare workers, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions.

“Suicide is an urgent public health problem and its prevention must be a national priority”.

Globally, one in 100 deaths is by suicide, making it among the leading causes of death worldwide and the fourth leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds, after road traffic accidents, tuberculosis and interpersonal violence.

According to the study, several risk factors caused the increase in suicide rates during COVID. Those included:

• Social isolation

• 24/7 media coverage

• Increased firearm sales

• Financial strain

• Long COVID symptoms

• Inability to receive adequate mental health care

Pandemic Depression Symptoms

• Feeling helpless or hopeless

• Having little or no energy

• Constantly worrying

• Suicidal thoughts

• Using drugs or alcohol to cope

• Loss of appetite or changes in diet

• Feeling on edge

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide during COVID, seeking treatment is your best option for a healthy recovery. COVID has put a strain on every aspect of life. there are so many community which are working for people to live there life ,so just dial there number if you feel alone or any bad thought coming in mind of harming self and Ask for help immediately.

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