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08/12/2020
OhioMHAS responding to the mental health and substance use disorder health surge
Source: OhioMHAS
Behavioral health problems are among the most commonly experienced adverse health effects of a pandemic, and demand for services historically increases during a crisis. Almost everyone in the community where an infectious outbreak occurs will feel some type of emotional effect as general anxiety increases with fear of contamination and death, financial instability and loss, lifestyle changes, and uncertain futures. The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) remains committed to meeting the behavioral health needs of all Ohioans across the full continuum of care and services. Click the following links for helpful planning resources.
Responding to the Behavioral Health Surge
Literature Review: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Behavioral Health of Ohio’s Residents
