Nearly half of adults in the U.S. reported that worry and stress over the coronavirus has negatively impacted their mental health.1
1,000% increase in texts to the federal emergency hotline for people in emotional distress2.
Isolation, job loss, and income instability—all repercussions of this crisis—pose mental health risks.
People who are isolating during coronavirus experienced significantly more negative mental health effects than those who were not1
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37% of those not sheltering in place reported negative mental health effects
The groups financially affected by the outbreak are most likely to experience the highest psychological distress.3
Women
Young people
Low-income Americans
People experiencing job and income loss
Mental health is a common comorbidity.
People who are isolating during coronavirus experienced significantly more negative mental health effects than those who were not1
53% of those with fair or poor health status reported that worry or stress related to coronavirus has negatively impacted their mental health
44% of those with excellent, very good, or good health status reported that worry or stress related to coronavirus has negatively impacted their mental health1
46% of chronic and immunocompromised patients indicated that stress is exacerbating their condition4
Health plans are rising to meet the emotional needs of members during COVID-19.
40% increase in members seeking support from their health plan for stress and anxiety on the Wellframe platform
Mental health is an emerging potential crisis resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these short-term and long-term mental health effects, health plans must be able to extend their relationships with members. With capabilities for remote patient monitoring and management, plans will be able to uncover the holistic needs of their members so they can provide long-term support.
1. Kaiser Family Foundation, The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use
2. Washington Post, Coronavirus is causing a historic rise in mental health problems, experts warn
3. Pew Research, The psychological toll COVID-19 may be taking on Americans
4. BusinessWire, Stress and Anxiety Plague High-Need Patients Amid COVID-19
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