Pandemic fallout: Health experts warn of mental illness surge

Health experts are warning the coronavirus pandemic could lead to an historic surge in mental health problems, as a growing number of people turn to drugs and alcohol.
A federal US emergency hotline reported a 1,000-percent increase in calls in April.
A poll has found nearly half of Americans say the crisis is affecting their mental health.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Chicago.

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