By Oleg Tarkovsky, Director of Behavioral Health, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Since the onset of the pandemic, self-reported depression has tripled in the U.S. In 2019, 8% of adults experienced a depressive episode requiring treatment. According to estimates, nearly 30% of people surveyed reported feeling depressed after the start of the pandemic. Over 1.5 million Marylanders […]
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