Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2021-2022

53% of state, tribal, local, and territorial public health workers reported symptoms of at least one mental health condition in the past 2 weeks. Symptoms were more prevalent among those who were unable to take time off or worked more than 40 hours per week. 

Bryant-Genevier, J., et al. (2021). Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic - United States, March-April 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 70(48): 1680-1685. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7048a5.htm?s_cid=mm7048a5_w

Kone, A., et al. (2022). Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions and Suicidal Ideation Among State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Workers - United States, March 14-25, 2022. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 71(29): 925-930. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7129a4.htm?s_cid=mm7129a4_w