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Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact
September 18, 2020
Social Distancing Compliance under COVID-19 Pandemic and Mental Health Impacts: A Population-Based Study
Adoption of social distancing, as well as perceptions of its effectiveness were associated with lower stress levels, less anxiety, and fewer depressive symptoms (p <0.01) in a survey of 1,501 adults in Hong Kong. However, an increased number of stay-at-home days was associated with more depressive symptoms (OR=1.09). Zhao et al. (Sept 14, 2020). Social…
Early Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A National Survey
A national survey in Brazil (n=12,196) found high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress due to isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Younger individuals, those with previous mental health diagnoses, participants with excessive exposure to news, or with lower economic and education status were more likely to develop symptoms. Campos et al. (Sept 15, 2020)….
Analysis of Drug Test Results Before and After the US Declaration of a National Emergency Concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak
There were increases in urine drug test positivity among people with or at risk of substance use disorders (n=150,000) from the 4 months before the COVID-19 emergency declaration to the 4 months after the declaration. Test positivity increased from 3% to 5% for cocaine, from 4% to 7% for fentanyl, from 1% to 2% for…
September 17, 2020
COVID-19 and Traumatic Stress: The Role of Perceived Vulnerability, COVID-19-Related Worries, and Social Isolation
Perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 was positively related to COVID-19-related worries, social isolation, and traumatic stress, and both COVID-19-related worries and social isolation were significant mediators of the relationship between perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 and traumatic stress. These associations were reported in a study including 747 US adults recruited through an online survey during March 26-April…
Needs and Coping Behaviors of Youth in the U.S. During COVID-19. Journal of Adolescent Health
A sizable proportion of US youth reported experiencing unmet needs and negative emotions due to COVID-19. An open-ended survey conducted in March 2020 among 950 US youth (age 14-24 years) found that 35% reported difficulty accessing or unavailability of essential resources (e.g., food, household supplies, cleaning supplies, money/work). One-fifth of respondents reported symptoms of anxiety…
September 15, 2020
Modeling Suicide Risk among Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Psychological Inflexibility Exacerbates the Impact of COVID-19 Stressors on Interpersonal Risk Factors for Suicide
A study among parents in the US (n=1,003) identified greater suicide risk among people reporting stress from COVID-19, with a perceived burden to others as a mediating factor. Responses such as attempting to suppress unpleasant experiences, getting caught up in negative thoughts, or being on “autopilot” (collectively termed psychological inflexibility) intensified the pathway to greater…
September 11, 2020
Weight Stigma as a Predictor of Distress and Maladaptive Eating Behaviors During COVID-19: Longitudinal Findings From the EAT Study
• Among participants in the COVID-19 Eating and Activity over Time (C-EAT) study (n=584), young adults who have experienced weight stigma were found to have increased vulnerability to distress and maladaptive eating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-pandemic experiences of weight stigma predicted higher levels of depressive symptoms, stress, eating as a coping strategy, and an…
Worries, Strategies and Confidence of Older Chinese Adults During the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
Results from online surveys disseminated to Chinese adults during the initial (n=1,148) and second stages (n=470) of the COVID-19 pandemic showed that watchfulness among older Chinese adults fluctuated over time and their worries gradually increased. In the first wave, older adults were less likely to worry about being infected by COVID-19 and reported less attention…
September 10, 2020
The Impact of Work Loss on Mental and Physical Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic Findings from a Prospective Cohort Study
• [Pre-print, not peer reviewed] In a survey of Australians aged >18 years who were employed in a paid job prior to the COVID-19 pandemic (n=2,603), the loss of work during the pandemic was associated with mental and physical health problems, and the association was moderated by social interactions and financial resources. Poor mental health…
The Impact of Covid-19 Experiences and Associated Stress on Anxiety, Depression, and Functional Impairment in American Adults
Among a sample of US adults (n=565), personal experiences related to the diagnosis of COVID-19, death of an acquaintance, and COVID-19 associated stress were associated with a greatly elevated risk of emotional disorder, indicating that the COVID-19 pandemic may result in increased demand for mental health services. COVID-19 experiences were consistently associated with higher odds…
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