"It immediately starts to effect your mental health because you just want to know what you're dealing with."

March 11, 2021 | 25m 15s

A participant talks about his experience with COVID-19, getting tested, his worries with pre-existing health conditions, and his recovery. He also talks about how he maintains his mental health and physical health after his diagnosis.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
30 - 39
Male
Some college or 2-year degree
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Immune System; Lungs and Breathing; Mental Health
COVID-19; Mental Health
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need
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