More than six months into the global pandemic, many psychologists reported seeing more patients with anxiety and depression, according to the American Psychological Association’s COVID-19 Telehealth Practitioner Survey.
In responding to this mental health crisis, many psychologists were seeing more patients, getting more referrals, and experiencing fewer cancellations. Most psychologists were treating patients remotely, and a third were treating patients living in a different state from where they practice. Although some were experiencing burnout, most psychologists have been able to practice self-care and maintain a positive work-life balance.
APA's press release
Psychologists Report Large Increase In Demand For Anxiety, Depression Treatment
Fact sheets
- Patients with depression and anxiety surge as psychologists respond to the coronavirus pandemic (PDF, 68KB)opens in new window
- Internet access, technical difficulties, and lack of privacy are top barriers to telehealth (PDF, 43KB)opens in new window
- Psychologists practice self-care in responding to the coronavirus pandemic (PDF, 50KB)opens in new window
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COVID-19 and the Psychology Workforce
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