State Health Agency Finds Behavioral Health Challenges are Compounded by COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted the health and safety of Wisconsinites in many ways, and the stress stemming from the pandemic and the uncertainty it has caused can prove extremely difficult for individuals, especially residents of Wisconsin who struggle with substance use disorder or another underlying behavioral health condition. “We know that challenges like fear of COVID-19, financial pressures, and isolation are the kinds of stressors that exacerbate behavioral health and substance use disorders and...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news