The pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of many Kansans. That’s according to a new poll released by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University. The annual poll surveyed 520 adults from across the state this fall. According to the poll, one in two Kansans say their mental health – or their family’s mental health – has been affected since the pandemic began.
Jessica Provines is a psychologist at Wichita State University. She says the disruption to routines and relationships during the pandemic is the likely culprit and going through such a National crisis as we did during the height of the pandemic, really brought to the forefront how important mental wellness is in our overall health. The poll also found 44% of Kansans have utilized mental health resources since the pandemic, or know someone who has.
