CDC Reports 1 In 4 Young Adults Considered Suicide Amid Pandemic

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The Coronavirus has weighed heavily on the mental health of millions.

When the Coronavirus was declared an international pandemic back in March, there was hope that it would go away quickly and that we would be able to go back to normal life. Unfortunately, this simply hasn't been possible, as millions are still suffering from the negative effects that the virus poses. In fact, the virus has contributed to a huge strain on our mental health, with a new CDC study confirming this.

In the study, the CDC surveyed over 5,000 people during the last week of June and asked them specifically about mental health. A staggering 25.5 percent of participants between the ages of 18 and 24 admitted that they considered suicide as a direct result of what was happening. Out of everyone surveyed, only 10 percent said they had considered taking their own lives.

CDC Reports 1 In 4 Young Adults Considered Suicide Amid Pandemic
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The study also shows that Black and Latinx participants were above average in terms of how many said they were feeling mental health effects. Perhaps one of the more sad statistics here is that 13.3 percent of participants say they turned to substance abuse as a way to cope with the stress that came as a direct result of the pandemic.

All of these figures go to show that the pandemic is extremely serious and will continue to have far-reaching effects on our mental health, financial stability, and career prospects.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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