After nearly a year of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling with feelings of loneliness, anxiety and depression as a result of prolonged isolation.
“If there’s one thing that has really been an important factor in positive outcomes with people with… mental illnesses, it’s social supports.” Roy Richard Grinker, George Washington University Anthropologist
Because of the cultural shame surrounding mental illness in American society, people often put off seeking treatment for these issues.
Listen: Anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker discusses the realities of mental health and why we should be paying more attention to our mental well-being