The coronavirus pandemic has taken a serious toll on the mental health struggles of Americans, particularly young adults.
According to a recent survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, out of more than 5,000 respondents who were contacted in late June, 25.5 percent of adults between the ages of 18-24 reported having “seriously considered suicide” due to the pandemic.
By comparison, 10.7 percent of all respondents reported having suicidal ideations.
“Mental health conditions are disproportionately affecting specific populations, especially young adults,” the CDC wrote in the survey. Other groups in which “significantly higher” responses were reported included minority racial/ethnic groups, unpaid caregivers and essential workers.
The survey also found that during late June, 31 percent of all respondents reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, with 26 percent experiencing symptoms of trauma or stress-related disorders.
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