The pandemic had a dramatic impact on mental health in America, exposing a pre-existing need. Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for mental health care has increased. Psychologists are struggling to meet the need.

The American Psychological Association (APA) has released the results from its 2022 COVID-19 Practitioner Impact Survey. The survey, distributed to nearly 63,000 doctoral-level active licensed psychologists yielded 2,295 respondents. According to the survey results, demand for anxiety and depression remain high. The demand for treatment for trauma- and stress-related disorders has increased year over year. Many psychologists reported having no new openings for patients.

Here are key takeaways from the APA report:

• 79% of psychologists reported an increase in anxiety disorders
• 66% reported an increase in depressive disorders
• 64% reported increases in trauma- and stress-related disorders, a new high
• 47% reported an increase in substance-related and addictive disorders, a number higher than ever
• The largest increase in patients was among teens (13-17), with 46% of psychologists reporting increases in the last year
• 38% of psychologists also reported an increase in the number of children under 13
• 60% of psychologists reported having no openings for new patients, slightly down from 65% in 2021

Read the full APA report, complete with infographics, here.