Unless you're a golden retriever, this past year-and-a-half has probably taken a sizable toll on your mental health. In fact, 4 out of 10 American adults said they felt anxious or depressed since the pandemic began — compared to just 1 in 10 in 2019, according to research from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Even though more of us need therapy now than ever before, insurance companies and employers are figuring out slick ways to withhold mental health care coverage for workers who need it most, including public school teachers. At a time when our educators are managing an unprecedented level of stress, this seems particularly cruel.
