The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) on the Acuity of Mental Health-Related Diagnosis at Admission for Young Adults in New York City and Washington, DC: Observational Study.

This study sought to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on young adults seeking mental health services during the pandemic. Gender emerged as a clear significant factor contributing to increased anxiety in young adults seeking mental health services during the pandemic. These findings have critical importance to ensuring the potential treatment success rate of clients, while providing an overarching understanding of the impact of the pandemic and establishing clinical recommendations for the treatment of individuals who are seeking out treatment.