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CBS3    May 7, 2020

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The COVID-19 pandemic has spiked stress and anxiety around the world. On Monday, Philadelphia launched a new campaign called “Mindful Together,” encouraging mental health awareness and for people to get help if needed.

People are stressed like never before. Calls to one mental health crisis hotline are up 900%.

Whether it’s fears about the virus itself, financial woes or the impact of self-isolation, doctors say COVID-19 is taking a toll on our collective mental well-being.

See entire report: “Coronavirus Mental Health: Philadelphia Launches ‘Mindful Together’ As Pandemic Has Spiked Stress, Anxiety”