The mental health pandemic: COVID-19's psychological toll has resources downing

Author: Sonoma STAR Staff Decade: 2020 Initials: L.G. Page: 2 Photo: Yes Publication: Sonoma State Star Date Published: March 16, 2021 Subject: COVID-19 Pandemic, affecting student's mental health. One of the worst since 1918. America has an underfunded mental health program. Mental health professionals currently in-accessible for first-time patients. The number of people screening with moderate to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety has continued to increase throughout 2020 and remains higher than rates prior to COVID-19. Mental health needs to be prioritized.