Chart 7. Percentage of UI applicants with distress, for those who received UI benefits and those who applied for but did not receive UI benefits
Measure Applied for but did not receive benefits Received benefits

Having difficulty with household expenses

 66.6 55.9

Experiencing food insecurity

 29.1 18.9

Not current on mortgage or rent

 27.4 20.1

Not confident on upcoming mortgage or rent payment

 40.4 31.7

Having symptoms of anxiety

 53.2 45.2

Having symptoms of depression

 45.5 36.7

Note: UI = unemployment insurance.

Source: Household Pulse Survey, August 19–December 21, 2020