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1 in 4 Essential Workers (25%) Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorder Since Start of Pandemic

1 in 4 Essential Workers (25%) Diagnosed With Mental Health Disorder Since Start of Pandemic

In this infographic from APA’s Stress in America™ pandemic survey, 75% of essential workers say they could have used more emotional support than they received, 34% received treatment from a mental health professional, and 1 in 4 (25%) was diagnosed with a mental health disorder since the start of the pandemic.