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'Everyone’s feeling some level of stress': COVID-19's impact on mental health and substance use

from Citizen Times

'Everyone’s feeling some level of stress': COVID-19's impact on mental health and substance use Citizen Times It's clear the coronavirus has taken a tremendous toll on the physical health of North Carolinians. But experts say its impact on mental health has been significant, too. Statewide data shows symptoms of depression and anxiety have tripled amid the pandemic, according to Victor Armstrong, executive director of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. North Carolina also has seen a 15% increase in emergency room visits for substance use and binge drinking. READ MORE

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