Coronavirus has caused sickness and death. The restrictions that various local and state governments imposed during the pandemic also resulted in great pain for Americans, particularly in terms of mental health. With many COVID19 restrictions still in place, people continue to suffer. Humans are social beings who crave for closeness and harmony. People enjoy togetherness…
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THE INVISIBLE COST OF THE PANDEMIC
The coronavirus pandemic has cost lives and jobs. The ‘invisible’ cost of this outbreak is the mental health toll on America’s population. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Additionally, many children suffer from identifiable mental health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and…