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Mental health in the Black community
The CDC reports that anxiety and depression are up compared to this time last year. Americans are dealing with COVID-19, unemployment, police shootings, unrest, hurricanes, wildfires, and a high-stakes presidential election.
By Madeleine Brand • • 53m ListenThe CDC reports that anxiety and depression are up compared to this time last year. Americans are dealing with COVID-19, unemployment, police shootings, unrest, hurricanes, wildfires, and a high-stakes presidential election. Young people and people of color are particularly affected — they suffer from higher anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
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4 storiesWhy African Americans are facing ‘a double and triple dose of stress,’ and how they’re staying grounded
The CDC reports that anxiety and depression are up compared to this time last year. Americans are dealing with COVID-19, unemployment, police shootings, unrest, hurricanes, wildfires, and a high-stakes presidential election. Young people and people of color are particularly affected.
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