Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and how to cope

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Even before the pandemic, clinical depression was a common condition that affected one in five adults in America.

Now, we're seeing even more people struggling with their mental health.
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Signs include losing interest in hobbies, difficulty concentrating, changes in your weight or appetite and feeling tired all the time.

Most cases of depression and anxiety will improve with a combination of medication and therapy.

So where do you start?

You can ask your primary care provider for a resource, your insurance plan or a community health center. And for serious cases, the national suicide prevention line is always open at 1-800-273-TALK.



If you are struggling, please reach out for help.
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Where to go for help:

• Your doctor or health care provider

• Mental illness webpage from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Mental Health

• SAMHSA (Sub Abuse & Mental health Svcs Admin) online behavioral health treatment services locator.

• Your health insurance plan.

• Community health centers, local or state mental health associations

• Mentalhealth.gov

• If in crisis or suicidal: immediately dial 911, go the emergency dept, or call the toll free 24-hour Hotline for National Suicide Prevention 800-273-TALK (8255) or TYY 800-799-4TTY (4889).

Check out more from CIGNA's Mental Health Monday's series here:

• The mental health benefits of exercise, physical activity

• Steps for building resiliency

• Reducing chronic stress

• Helping kids cope through the pandemic

• A 'Plan' for decreasing stress

• Tips for maintaining mental health during the pandemic

• 3 ways to eliminate the feeling of loneliness during COVID-19