I live in CA and Newsom is always talking about the virus and social distancing (as he should). Yet, he nor anyone else in the government (to my knowledge) has said a peep about mental health!!! I know some of you reading this are struggling to keep our sanity while in isolation, as am I. I can no longer sleep (unless I turn to sleeping pills), my anxiety is getting worse everyday. I feel like there is some point where people just can’t handle this anymore. 5 years ago, I tried to kill myself (don’t report this post as a safety concern- I have sought help and am in a better state) and I am worried that other will do the same during lockdown. COVID-19 is not just affecting physical health, but MENTAL health as well. I never see anyone reporting about this! Both are important!

The government needs to make a statement about mental health, maybe make more resources free, set up some sort of hotline, free counseling over Zoom? Literally anything because all I hear is silence.