COVID-19 has impacted California in many ways, from causing increased job loss to deaths to forcing the closure of countless businesses to increased substance use within many demographics.
For example, members of the LGBTQ community face additional challenges, including increased stress from social prejudice, discriminatory laws, and family rejection.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, members of the LGBTQ community face a greater risk of harassment and violence.
Other stressors like the pandemic, job loss, and financial difficulty increase the risk for various behavioral health issues, such as drug or alcohol addiction.Overall, boredom, isolation, and loneliness have been experienced by many Americans amid the pandemic, not.