Recent News About Boston University

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  Boston U. study: Increase in depression, substance use linked to continuation of COVID-19 pandemic

  The continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in depression in U.S. adults, with the number experiencing it tripling, according to a recent study from Boston University's School of Public Health.

  By Elle Johnson

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  Number of U.S. adults reporting depression increases during COVID-19 pandemic

  Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 8.5% of U.S. adults reported suffering from depression. With the ongoing pandemic, the amount experiencing depression has tripled to 1 on 4 American adults, according to a study from Boston University (BU) School of Public Health published in JAMA Network Open.

  By Elle Johnson

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