Mental health is worsening. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the prevalence of psychological disorders and suicidal ideations among adults in the United States was increasing. More youth and young adults, of all races and ethnicities, are struggling with their mental health. What factors do you think are contributing to this increase? Why? Please use one online source to answer this and cite it.

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Mental health is worsening. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the prevalence of psychological disorders and suicidal ideations among adults in the United States was increasing. More youth and young adults, of all races and ethnicities, are struggling with their mental health. What factors do you think are contributing to this increase? Why?

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Psychological disorders like Anxiety disorders, PTSD, depression (mostly in females), eating disorders etc. are more common now days in American society. the duration of covid 19 pandemic acted as the fuel which further added severity in people's life. the isolation, social distancing, fear of spreading of virus etc. played role in the surge of mental health issues.

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