Pandemic-induced depression and anxiety is exacerbating the already stark mental health gender disparities. The health care system isn't equipped to meet the growing need.https://bit.ly/33xhcFE
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Kam-Mira Joy Edwards, 32, hasn't been able to sleep in weeks. She hasn't menstruated since March, maybe February. Her headaches seem unending. She's felt symptoms of depression and anxiety. "...I'm surprised my hair hasn't fallen out."https://bit.ly/33xhcFE
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Stephanie Guzman Ferran, 38, earns $13 an hour working at a supermarket, is raising teenagers on her own and has a history of post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. "...the stress of trying to educate your kids is one of the hardest things."https://bit.ly/33xhcFE
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Ola Foy, 36, works from home with her three children and is the primary caretaker and home-schooler in her family. She's also having trouble finding a psychiatrist. "I don’t want to get to the point where I have to be hospitalized..."https://bit.ly/33xhcFE
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The 19th is committed to following this story as the pandemic continues, and we need your help. If you've experienced any psychological strain related to COVID-19, please fill out our brief survey.https://19thnews.org/2020/08/how-has-the-covid-19-pandemic-affected-your-mental-health/ …
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