COVID pandemic tougher on women’s mental health, experts say
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Isolation, stress or the loss of a loved one due to the COVID-19 pandemic are all having an effect on people’s wellbeing.
It’s been exactly one year since the official declaration of the pandemic, and mental health experts argue the mental toll on women has been worse compared to men.
“Mental health impact, in terms of depression and anxiety, was so much greater for women than for men, and the suicide rates are up disproportionately for women,” explained Dr. Shauna Springer, chief psychologist for Stella Center. “What’s really hard during this period of time, is because everybody is remote and sheltered in place, it’s really hard to get good data.”