Covid Puts Strain on Mental Health for All Ages

Covid-19 has caused mental health issues for not only students, but adults as well. According to Statista, adults with anxiety disorder in the U.S. went from 28.2% to 37.2% from mid May to mid November. Statista also reports an increase in depressive disorder: 24.5% to 30.2% from August to January. Covid-19 has been hard on everyone’s mental health. Students are encouraged to talk to their counselors or a trusted adult if they need someone to go to.