36% To 45% Of Americans Say COVID-19 Worsened Their Mental Health

More than one-third to one-half of Americans are experiencing mental health declines due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, according to two recent polls. One poll was sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). About 36% of respondents said COVID-19 is having a serious impact on their mental health, and 59% said COVID-19 is having a serious impact on their daily lives. The other poll was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF). About 45% said that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health, up from . . .