The Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions Was on the Rise Before the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Pandemic Had a Negative Effect on Mental Health
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Data spotlight on mental illness, depression, and suicide among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes disparities and discusses barriers to care related to a variety of sociodemographic factors including geography. See Figures 3, 7, and 8 for data on health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), mental health-related emergency department visits, and suicide deaths by level of rurality.
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07/2024
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Document
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Access · COVID-19 · Emergency department and urgent care services · Health disparities · Health workforce shortage designations · Health workforce supply and demand · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Suicide and suicide prevention