The Household Pulse Survey, run by the Census Bureau to measure how Americans are living during the pandemic, is tracking an uptick in mental health disorders:
- In October, 37% of Americans reported feeling hopeless more than half of the time. In 2019, that figure was 21%.
- While more people aged 18-29 suffered mental illness symptoms pre-pandemic, the Household Pulse Survey finds that people between the ages of 30-39 are now slightly more anxious than younger adults.
- Women are more likely to report mental illness symptoms than men.
- Younger adults are more likely to not receive needed counseling than older adults.
- Adults from lower-income households are more likely to be unable to access needed counseling than those in higher-income households.
Read more about the state of mental health in America, including how people from various incomes are accessing mental health resources. Access the report.
Mental Health Resources
For Everyone
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- HHS ASPR TRACIE COVID-19 Behavioral Health Resources
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
For Communities
- Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
- Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health during an Infectious Disease Outbreak
For Families and Children
- Helping Children Cope during an COVID-19 Outbreak
- Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
- Teen Depression
For People at Higher Risk for Serious Illness
For Healthcare Workers and First Responders