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The ominous impact of COVID-19 on American mental health

The ominous consequences of COVID-19 for American mental health

05/05/2020

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The ominous impact of COVID-19 on American mental health

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The ominous consequences of COVID-19 for American mental health

Even in the best of times, mental health and illness tend to be minimized by U.S. health care. That problem is now magnified by an extended period of social isolation, economic disaster and fear. How can Americans cope with this building mental health crisis? Amna Nawaz talks to Dr. Joshua Gordon of the National Institute of Mental Health and former Rep. Patrick Kennedy of the Kennedy Forum.

05/05/2020

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