Watching PHD7 (east Idaho) BOH meeting. Dr. John Landers is presenting on mental health. The numbers are going across the screen pretty quickly, but the gist of his presentation: Young people, minorities, those with fewer economic resources are more at risk for depression.
The data he's using was from a nationwide survey conducted in June. I'm going to try to get the slides for his presentation.
Unemployment or underemployment, working from home, isolation, difficulty accessing mental health care and COVID-related restrictions seem to be a big driver for younger people experiencing depression and anxiety -- not so much the fear of getting COVID, Landers says.
I don't want to comment too much more until I see the numbers, but younger people are more likely to be economically affected by COVID restrictions. In Idaho, they also make up the highest percentage of positive cases by far.
(By the way, there was an update on regional hospital capacity at the beginning of the meeting. The baby needed my attention, though, so I'll get that information later.)
No votes on changes to any public health orders in eastern Idaho this morning. The board asked for patience from members of the public.
The Panhandle Health District (north Idaho) meets later today.
The Panhandle Health District (north Idaho) meets later today.
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