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Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health - High Unemployment, Social Isolation & Coronavirus Related Fears Could Contribute to Driving Up Depression Rates - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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High unemployment, social isolation as well as coronavirus related fears could contribute to driving up depression rates.

Key Points: 
  • High unemployment, social isolation as well as coronavirus related fears could contribute to driving up depression rates.
  • As a result of social-distancing requirements, many mental health practitioners have been unable to see patients in person and so have made the move to offering online mental health services.
  • The CARES act included $425 million for mental health and substance abuse care.
  • Many insurers also began to take steps to remove barriers to accessing telehealth services for mental health.