Mental Health and Well-being Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
July 2021
This infographic illustrates the methods, reach, and impact of the How Right Now/Qué Hacer Ahora campaign.
The COVID-19 pandemic took an enormous toll on people’s emotional health and well-being. Millions of Americans dealt with social isolation, economic uncertainty, and exposure to distressing information about the pandemic. Many lost loved ones due to COVID-19. Reports of mental and behavioral health concerns have increased.
The How Right Now/Qué Hacer Ahora campaign provided much-needed resources and support to people experiencing mental health challenges amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign focused on reaching people with preexisting mental and physical health conditions, people experiencing violence, people in economic distress, and adults 65+ years old and their caregivers.
This visualization was created by NORC’s VizStudio, a creative community of experts who turn complex data into compelling visual stories.