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It s hard to say whether anyone s better off because of the pandemic, but there are New Jersey residents who feel the mental health disorders they ve been battling for years have improved over the course of the COVID-19 health crisis, and that the emergency has made them realize how capable and resilient they can be during the the worst of times.
This article is part of a week-long New Jersey 101.5 series that examines the pandemic s impact on mental health and the treatment available for those who seek help. You can replay our town hall special here. For a list of resources, see here.
Mental health crisis? Here is where to find help in NJ
If you or a loved one is in IMMEDIATE crisis, DO NOT WAIT. Call 9-1-1.
New Jersey was in the midst of a mental health crisis even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit nine months ago. The lockdown restrictions have only made a bad situation worse.
Leading clinicians and mental health experts cite a number of factors that can cause mental health issues like anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder or suicidal thoughts to erupt or worsen. They include: isolation, more downtime, less access to family and friends, little social interaction and loss of routine or structure. Pandemic restrictions have caused all of that and more.