Mental health struggles take toll on people suffering long COVID

While physical effects are widely known, mental health has been overlooked; OHSU Long COVID-19 Program unique in offering counseling and peer support

By Franny White June 09, 2022 Portland, Oregon

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Long COVID-19 and mental health

Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, mostly works from home. She discusses her mental health challenges while living with long COVID-19. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Long COVID and mental health

Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, discusses what she went through after having contracted COVID-19 twice and now her mental health challenges while living with long COVID-19. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Long COVID and mental health

Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, says that while she is living with long COVID-19, it has changed her daily routines. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

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Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, discusses her mental health challenges while living with long COVID-19. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Long COVID-19 and mental health

Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, discusses her mental health challenges while living with long COVID-19. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)