Disabled man seeking men or women caregivers

It’s Okay Not to Feel OkayĮveryone reacts differently to stressful situations. Free and confidential resources can also help you or a loved one connect with a skilled, trained counselor in your area. 2Ĭall your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.

1ĭuring the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation, disconnect, disrupted routines, and diminished health services greatly impacted the lives and mental well-being of people with disabilities. Frequent mental distress is associated with poor health behaviors, increased use of health services, mental disorders, chronic disease, and limitations in daily life. 1 In 2018, an estimated 17.4 million (32.9%) adults with disabilities experienced frequent mental distress, defined as 14 or more reported mentally unhealthy days in the past 30 days. A CDC study found that adults with disabilities report experiencing more mental distress than those without disabilities.