August 14, 2020 – From June 24 to 30, U.S. adults reported increased adverse mental health conditions associated with COVID-19. Over 40% of survey respondents (n=5,470) reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition related to the pandemic, with disadvantaged populations experiencing disproportionately worse outcomes.
Employment status and type has had a large impact on mental health. Adverse mental health outcomes were more prevalent in both employed versus unemployed individuals and essential versus nonessential workers. Large differences were also observed in nonpaid versus paid caregivers for adults. Suicidal ideation was reported by 30.7% of nonpaid caregivers of adults versus only 3.6% of paid caregivers of adults.
