U.S. substance use und suicide ideation during COVID-19 by education level 2020

Percentage of U.S. adults with increased substance use or suicidal ideation related to COVID-19 pandemic as of June 2020, by education level

CharacteristicStarted or increased substance use to cope with pandemic-related stressor emotions*Seriously considered suicide in past 30 days
Less than high school diploma 22.1% 30%
High school diploma 15.3% 13.1%
Some college 10.9% 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 14.2% 10.7%
Professional degree 12.6% 10%
Unknown 10.5% 5.5%
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Release date

August 2020

Region

United States

Survey time period

June 24 to 30, 2020

Number of respondents

base: 5,470

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* 104 respondents selected “Prefer not to answer.”

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