Alice Echo News Journal
While the nation grapples with ongoing issues related to mental health, South Texas health professionals and law enforcement say they are bracing for a crisis as more people struggle to seek treatment.
The Center for Control Disease (CDC) reported in April that from August 2020 to February 2021, the percentage of adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder increased from 36 percent to 42 percent. The percentage of individuals reporting unmet mental health care needs increased from 9 percent to 12. The highest increase was among adults aged 18–29 years and those with less than a high school education.