Mental health and substance abuse problems during COVID-19 in the U.S. in June 2020

Percentage of U.S. adults with adverse mental health symptoms, increased substance use, or suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic from June 24 to 30, 2020

CharacteristicPercentage of respondents
Started or increased substance use to cope with pandemic-related stressor emotions* 13.3%
Seriously considered suicide in past 30 days 10.7%
One or more adverse mental or behavioral health symptom 40.9%
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Release date

August 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

from June 24 to 30, 2020

Number of respondents

5,470 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* 104 respondents selected “Prefer not to answer.”

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