Those suffering COVID-19 job loss fared better mentally in states that offered greater financial support.
27%
Prevalence of depression among people experiencing job and income loss during the pandemic in states that offered a maximum of $800 in weekly unemployment insurance and did not shut off utilities.
40%
Prevalence of anxiety among people experiencing job and income loss during the pandemic in states that offered a maximum of $800 in weekly unemployment insurance and did not shut off utilities.
When states offered less financial support, those suffering COVID-19 job loss fared worse mentally.
31%
Prevalence of depression among people experiencing job and income loss during the pandemic in states that offered a maximum of $200 in weekly unemployment insurance and allowed utility shutoffs.
43%
Prevalence of anxiety among people experiencing job and income loss during the pandemic in states that offered a maximum of $200 in weekly unemployment insurance and allowed utility shutoffs.
