As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, we’ve seen fear and uncertainty spread at the same time. From grocery shortages to record-breaking unemployment numbers and increased isolation due to social distancing, it’s no wonder we’ve seen sharp increases in anxiety and depression.
A recent report from Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager, found the number of prescriptions filled per week for antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti-insomnia medications increased 21% between February 16 and March 15.
While it’s so important to talk about the mental health ramifications of this pandemic, we can’t forget it’s not just people with anxiety and depression who are being affected — folks with other mental illnesses (which are often incredibly
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