MedCity News May 11, 2021
Mainul Mondal

As society looks to improve our post-pandemic world, it is a chance to recognize how emotional wellbeing directly impacts physical wellness and to prioritize providing mental health treatment sooner.

In the second year of the pandemic, the Pew Research Center reports about a fifth of U.S. adults (21%) are experiencing high levels of psychological distress, including nearly three-in-ten (28%) among those who say the outbreak has changed their lives in “a major way.” As the mental health epidemic within the pandemic worsens, it is crucial to understand the interplay between emotional wellness and physical health.

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