Since the COVID pandemic began, the nation has experienced rapid growth in the number of adults experiencing anxiety or depression. In early 2021, CDC surveys revealed that these symptoms had increased by about 27 percent since 2019. In the wake of this rise, more people are talking about the importance of mental health. This growing acceptance and greater transparency have helped pave the way for more innovative solutions from both the public and private sectors.

  The rate of NC adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression increased from 10% to 30% during the pandemic. Experts join ncIMPACT’s Anita Brown-Graham to discuss why NC has a shortage of mental healthcare providers and innovative strategies to connect … Read more

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