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These 3 charts show how the COVID-19 pandemic caused US adults psychological distress

Experiences of high psychological distress are especially widespread among young adults.

Experiences of high psychological distress are especially widespread among young adults. Image: Unsplash/Gift Habeshaw

Giancarlo Pasquini
Research Associate, Pew Research Center
Scott Keeter
Senior Survey Advisor, Pew Research Center
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The percentage of US adults who reported high levels of psychological distress.
The percentage of US adults who reported high levels of psychological distress. Image: Pew Research Center

The percentage of uS adults who measured levels of psychological distress
60% of respondents moved in and out of levels of psychological distress. Image: Pew Research Center
Percentage of US adults saying troubles because of psychological distress
64% of respondents reported trouble sleeping due to psychological distress. Image: Pew Research Center
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