Cases of Depression and Anxiety Rose by Around 25% Worldwide During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused cases of anxiety and depression to see sharp increases worldwide, a new study finds. An Australian research team led by the University of Queensland found incidences of both mental health conditions grew by around 25 percent in 2020. Cases of depression grew by 28% because of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a new study finds Additionally, cases of anxiety increased by 25% because disruptions in every day life took a toll on people’s mental wellbeing Women accounted for two-thirds of the growth in both conditions and bore the brunt of the world’s mental health crisis last…