It’s not normal for so many Americans to feel depressed

William Wan reports on the staggering numbers of Americans experiencing depression and anxiety during the pandemic. National reporter Reis Thebault on how the pandemic is shifting away from cities and gaining a foothold in rural America. And writer Ellen McCarthy on why we can’t bring ourselves to do the dishes. 

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One-third of Americans show signs of clinical depression amid coronavirus pandemic, according to new census data. 

The pandemic is making its way into rural America. 

Our hearts are heavy, our sinks are full. Why the dishes will never be done. 

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