Mental Health experts urge those struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts to reach out for help
Mental Health experts urging those struggling with Depression & Suicidal thoughts to reach out
By Syeda Abbas | January 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM EST - Updated January 20 at 1:33 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The isolation and uncertainty, along with all of the trauma that comes with Covid-19, medical professionals say, has caused an increase in anxiety and depression.
Dr. Patrick Runnels, Chief Medical Officer, Population Health - Behavioral Health at University Hospitals, told 19 News many are still dealing with mental health issues because of the Pandemic’s longevity.
“Lots of people are coming in with suicide thoughts; we know they are struggling with that,” he said.