Share of U.S. adults with mental health/substance issues from Apr.-May 2020, by race

Prevalence of current depression, suicidal thoughts/ideation, and substance use increase or initiation among U.S. adults from April to May 2020, by race*

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Release date

February 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

From April to May 2020

Number of respondents

1,004 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

* Current depression is defined as a score of ā‰„10 on the eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8). The PHQ-8 is adapted from the nine-item PHQ (PHQ-9), which is based on the nine criteria for diagnosis of depressive disorders in the DSM-IV. Suicidal thoughts/Ideation is defined as an affirmative response to the question ā€œAt any time in the past 30 days, did you seriously think about trying to kill yourself?ā€. Substance use increase or initiation is defined as an affirmative response to the question ā€œHave you started or increased using substances to help you cope with stress or emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic? Substance use includes alcohol, legal or illegal drugs, or prescriptions drugs that are taken in a way not recommended by your doctor.ā€
** Includes participants who identified as Native American/Alaska Native, Asian, multiracial, or another race/ethnicity.

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