According to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) the prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased by 25% across the globe, with women and young people affected the most (1).
Are you among the many people who are newly affected by mental illness?
Or perhaps you aren't sure how to tell the difference between "everyday" stress and anxiety vs clinical depression or an anxiety disorder that may require professional help.
If so, check out this article from Drugwatch, an organization dedicated to providing health and medical safety information to the public.
(1) Brunier, Alison and Carla Drysdale. “Covid-19 Pandemic Triggers 25% Increase in Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Worldwide.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, 2 Mar. 2022, www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide.