4 fierce ladies come together to talk about various topics and before you know the 30 mins conversation turns into two hours. Busy lives get in the way and we promised to meet again. Zoom and virtual meet ups – our new life.The conversation resulted in some meaning conversation and ideas. Stay tuned.
One Sunday afternoon we met to record something about mental health. Cannot wait to bring that to you soon. Stay tuned. During my research the statistics were eye opener. We knew things were not so good but the data makes it real.
I used various resources including KFF.org (Kaiser family foundation) and CDC and WHO.
The COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for affecting many people’s mental health negatively.
( in USA)
One in 10 adult reported anxiety or depressive disorder before covid, the number rose to 1 in 4, difficulty sleeping (36%) or eating (32%),increases in alcohol consumption or substance use (12%)and worsening chronic conditions (12%), due to worry and stress over the coronavirus.
2020 saw 41% increase in anxiety than 11% pre-covid era.
In July, The Washington Post reported that one out of four women who became unemployed during the pandemic said it was because of a lack of child care, “twice the rate among men.” mothers, as many are experiencing challenges with: school closures lack of childcare and loss of income.
With vaccination in full swing we should work on –
Encouraging people to get vaccinated and seek health for mental health.
May is mental health month so I decided to wear green to raise awareness while talking about this difficult year in our life.
Please be kind, support and help, Check on each other, Pay it forward.
Text/call two people once a week to let them know they are not alone.
Honored to be associated with this wonderful production.
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