Health professionals seeing upswing in patients seeking mental health care
Mineral Daily News-Tribune
Tribune Staff Writer
KEYSER - With the COVID pandemic ongoing, most people have had to deal with a lot of changes and difficult times over the past year. Many people are dealing with fear, anxiety, and stress. These conditions have affected the mental health of those individuals and can have damaging affects.
Many health professionals say they have seen a large increase in those seeking mental health help, including in our area.
Darren Wiley, licensed professional counselor and the clinical coordinator of Potomac Highlands Guild, says they are no exception. Wiley said they have seen a definite increase in those seeking help for their mental health.