A report from the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee examines how COVID-19’s health and economic repercussions have led to “an unprecedented mental health crisis” in America. The 13-page report summarizes earlier surveys and studies that have found:
Two-thirds of Americans fear that they or their loved ones will be exposed to the virus.
More than 12 million Americans are unemployed, and, since February, more than 5 million have given up looking for work.
Nearly one-third of adult Americans are having trouble paying for typical household expenses.
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