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To evaluate the prevalence of self-reported mental health conditions, substance use to cope with stress, and psychosocial stressors across racial and ethnic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 4, 2021MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ReportOpen Access

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020

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To evaluate the prevalence of self-reported mental health conditions, substance use to cope with stress, and psychosocial stressors across racial and ethnic groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conducted opt-in internet panel surveys in April and May 2020 among English-speaking US adults aged ≥18 years.
Assessed self-reported current depression, initiation or increase in substance use, suicidal ideation, and social determinants of health such as food and housing insecurity.
Combined prevalence estimates were 28.6% for current depression, 18.2% for initiating or increasing substance use, and 8.4% for suicidal ideation.
Hispanic adults reported a higher prevalence of psychosocial stress related to food and housing instability compared with other racial and ethnic groups.

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Survey study reveals elevated depression, substance use, and psychosocial stress across racial and ethnic groups during COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored mental health interventions.

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McKnight-Eily et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d97a8a94760e72e6a3caac https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7005a3

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Survey study reveals elevated depression, substance use, and psychosocial stress across racial and ethnic groups during COVID-19, highlighting the need for tailored mental health interventions.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Prevalence of Stress and Worry, Mental Health Conditions, and Increased Substance Use Among Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, April and May 2020

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