5-6-20 coronavirus taking a toll on people’s mental health and stress levels

The director of the Center for Suicide Awareness in Wisconsin says she is not surprised that a new survey finds the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on Americans’ mental health and stress levels.   The survey found roughly two-thirds of Americans say they felt nervous,  depressed, lonely or hopeless at least one of the past seven days.  Barb Bigalki says the problem is we weren’t prepared for a pandemic.  Bigalki says social isolation is difficult because you need a hug every once in a while.   The survey finds women and young adults are especially likely to say they have felt emotional distress.