Women ’s Substance Use and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Women are experiencing greater unemployment and increased stress from childcare responsibilities than men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women with these experiences may be at particular risk for mental illness and increased substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the study was to assess women ’s substance use, mental health, and experiences of COVID-19 pandemic impacts.

Source: Womens Health Issues - January 20, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Amanda Devoto, McKenzie Himelein-Wachowiak, Tingting Liu, Brenda Curtis Source Type: research