Coronavirus pandemic has worsened mental health issues, expert says
By Lauren Mascarenhas
(EXCERPT)
The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened mental health issues, especially for young people of color, a mental health expert said Monday.
Isha Weerasinghe, who leads mental health work for the Center for Law and Social Policy, said that poor support for mental health in many communities has been made worse during the pandemic. She cited a lack of connectedness due to isolation, economic hardships, increased stress due to police brutality and its impacts, and anti-Asian violence and bullying.
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