https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/zoom-psychiatrists-prep-for-covid-19s-endless-ride1/

Checking on daily tallies about COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths has become a daily ritual for many Americans. Less visible, however, are the statistics for the mental health toll that has come in the wake of family tragedies, job losses and social isolation.

More than a quarter of American adults know someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the Pew Research Center. In another survey, Pew found that a third of Americans experienced a high degree of psychological distress in periods of extended social distancing measures during March and April—a percentage that rose to more than half for those who have faced financial hardship.