Frontline Workers More Likely to Report Symptoms of Anxiety, Depressive Disorder

Vaccinated adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression less frequently than the unvaccinated. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Frontline Workers More Likely to Report Symptoms of Anxiety, Depressive Disorder More U.S. adults are now reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder than before the pandemic, according to a comparison of recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau's experimental Household Pulse Survey (HPS) and data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) from 2019. Even so, the data also show that the share of adults reporting these symptoms is lower now than it was a year ago. However, frontline workers working outside the home are more likely to be experiencing these symptoms than all other workers. Read More The most recent data show that unvaccinated adults in surveyed households reported experiencing these symptoms at a higher rate than adults who are vaccinated. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been concern that hardships associated with the pandemic could exacerbate mental health problems in the United States. Continue reading to learn more about: Concern over mental health Reported symptoms of anxiety and depression during the pandemic Where you work makes a difference Vaccination status also matters About the Household Pulse Survey Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Young Adults Living Alone Report Anxiety, Depression During Pandemic: The U.S. Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey provides insight into the mental health and well-being of adults living alone during COVID-19. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency management, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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