How has the pandemic affected mental health generally? The percentage of adults experiencing anxiety and depression increased during the pandemic, with the largest jump occurring among 18-29 year-olds, according to a recent study from the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People have struggled with sleep disorders, loss of appetite, lethargy, and loneliness, according to medical experts. “Over the last 17 months, we have been dealing with this prolonged period of recurring fear and trauma and uncertainty," said Amy Frieman, Hackensack Meridian Health’s chief wellness officer. “There’s no doubt that Covid is impacting our mental health and well-being, and even our greatest athletes are not immune to that." What about for