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Lucy McBath: “As the increased isolation of the pandemic has taken its toll on people with mental health issues, I've observed how…”

On the recordApril 14, 2021
As the increased isolation of the pandemic has taken its toll on people with mental health issues, I've observed how barriers to coverage and access to care have just contributed to increased rates of severe mental illness and even suicide.
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Lucy McBath
Democratic · Georgia

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McBath points out the rise in mental health issues due to pandemic isolation.

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