Doctors Seeing Increase in Patients Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Doctors in Prisma Health’s psychiatric department say they have seen an increase of cases of depression and anxiety in multiple age groups due to COVID-19 and the restrictions that accompanied the virus.

Geriatric Psychiatrist Dr. Anu Nagar said that, while the restrictions were initially designed to protect the vulnerable, now those same measures are having a devastating impact on people’s mental health…

Prisma Health’s Psychiatric Department Chair Dr. Karen Lommel said that the silver lining of what she called a shared trauma is that more people are seeking help…

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-273-8255.