Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Chong Chen, Gabriele Nibbio, Yuka Kotozaki

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 6, 2025

Being infected by COVID-19 represents a major psychological stressor, with the virus itself exerting direct biological effects that may contribute to cognitive and mental health challenges. In retrospective study conducted in Brazil, Bonfim et al reported 24% of 630 outpatients, confirmed positive between December 2020 March 2022, exhibited symptoms. These symptoms ranged from difficulties attention memory impaired thinking. Depression, fatigue, female gender were identified as risk factors for these Similarly, Li surveying 482 patients China 2022 June 2023, found 13% experienced depression, 27% anxiety, 25% stress. The severity long-term COVID correlated poorer outcomes, while resilience social support emerged protective factors.While infection-control measures have been effective limiting spread virus, they often come at cost health. For example, Barbalat nationwide online survey during France's first lockdown (March-May 2020), involving approximately 19,000 participants. They observed gradual decline over course lockdown, psychiatric conditions concerns about access equipment serving factors. Conversely, optimism pandemic's trajectory, neighborhood support, participation collective actions Qing examined impact campus lockdowns on Chinese university students elevated levels stress depression compared pre-lockdown periods. Using latent class mixed models, authors distinct trajectories unfavorable peer relationships more likely experience trajectories.Healthcare professionals, frequently exposed heavy workloads, high challenges pandemic 15 . Zhu surveyed 145 members medical security team Winter Olympic Games Paralympics longer work durations associated worse including higher anxiety. Females particularly vulnerable. Such findings underscore unique pressures faced frontline workers public crises. extends beyond physical well-being motivation. Vega-Fernández al, 161 Chilean school teachers late 2021, 98% musculoskeletal disorders past year. quality life. this study, females also disorders. Tang & He college depressive showed reduced academic engagement, highlighting broader motivational consequences struggles.As become milder restrictions relaxed, new emerged. Hao after eased its control January one five individuals over-concern characterized obsessive thoughts anxiety regarding infection. Poor self-rated worries family contracting over-concerns. Cheng 2,000 healthcare professionals shortly relaxations, half gender, younger age, low professional rank, working hours another Jiang further suggested reciprocal problems job burnout period.Despite general decrease infection isolation winds down, studies indicate loneliness, heightened stringent quarantine measures, has not fully returned pre-pandemic 13,14 de Vroege van dex Broek 510 improvements work-life balance reductions complaints postpandemic earlier stages. However, 36% increased 21% depression. Wang, Zhang, noted four 2023 levels. emphasize importance ongoing monitoring tailored care, even subsides. Not all outcomes negative. Some demonstrated posttraumatic growth, deeper appreciation life meaningful interpersonal relationships. Zeng 39% resident physicians growth. Satisfaction income sufficient workplace key highlight potential foster growth offer pathway improved outcomes.Female gender. A consistent factor above mentioned is being (Bonfim al). This difference finding; epidemiological long are developing disorders, 16 17 Several mechanisms proposed explain vulnerability. instance, severe forms adverse childhood experiences, predisposing them 18 Moreover, engage rumination (i.e., repetitive passive focus negative emotional experiences) 19 exhibit risk-aversive behaviors situations 20 less intense activity 21 , which benefits 22,23 Another explanation highlighted Sasaki who investigated role emotion malleability beliefs. Their suggest hold fixed beliefs cannot or change their emotions. linked distress prevalent among women, those under 45 years old, Social support. extensive evidence 24,25 crucial factor. addition Shi lower enhance perceived control, lack could lead sense helplessness, development states 26 Perceived promotes problem-focused coping strategies help address stressors, maladaptive strategies, such avoidance, rumination, suppression, increase psychopathology 27 .Self-control. Self-control appeared an important correlation self-control irritability students. network analysis, impulse bridge symptoms, resistance temptation acted Self-control, enables manage emotions, behaviors, thoughts, determinant 28 29 .Leisure engagement. self-control, active leisure engagement against Kulbin using profile categorized 439 Estonia adults into based changes coping. participants healthiest exercise, spending time nature, pursuing hobbies. activities known promote (see next section) [30][31][32] .Together, multifaceted approach well-being, combining psychological, behavioral, mitigate psychopathology.The current collection offers valuable insights various intervention health.Physical exercise. Tian, Luo systematic review meta-analysis assess exercise interventions Based 12 studies, estimated effect size follows: standardized mean (SMD) =-1.02 (95% CI: -1.42 -0.62); SMD = -0.81 -1.10 -0.52); stress, -1.05 -1.33 -0.78). greatest single sessions lasting 30-40 minutes frequency 3-5 times per week. align supporting regular [21][22][23][31][32][33][34][35] behind include release neurotrophic factors, endorphins, endocannabinoids, along activation dopamine serotonin neurotransmitter systems 22,23,[35][36][37] .Nature contact. Patwary outdoors green spaces significantly health, reducing finding growing interest nature horticultural therapy [38][39][40][41][42] contact relaxation brain, well endocrine immune Furthermore, engaging interactions, loneliness enhancing 43 .Mindfulness. Melvin qualitative, interpretative phenomenological analysis facilitators mindfulness program pandemic. Mindfulness practices, meditation yoga, shown alleviate body awareness, attention, regulation, facilitating perspective shifts clarifying values 44,45 both delivering programs online, providing future programs.Wong evaluated 8-week smartphone-delivered multicomponent lifestyle medicine through randomized controlled trial nonclinical sample. combined changes, healthy eating, practices like yoga. While no focused solely nutrition, supports critical nutrition proper brain function 46,47 combination expected synergistic effects. Wong overall insomnia, sizes ranging 0.13 0.56 (Cohen's d). Notably, persisted 1-month follow-up.Light therapy. Chen light adolescents young adults. were: SMD=-2.1 -2.5 -1.68) concurrent medications, SMD=-1.03 -1.27 -0.78) without medications. Light thought reset altered circadian seasonal rhythms 48 performed additional analyses determine optimal dosing guidelines, clinical applications.We hope Research Topic offered perspectives exacerbated them. intricate interplay shaping outcomes. calls holistic combines individual systemic care strengthened community By addressing issues collaborative interdisciplinary approach, we can transform lessons improve generations. We inspires research, innovation, policy meet

Language: Английский

Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Chong Chen, Gabriele Nibbio, Yuka Kotozaki

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 6, 2025

Being infected by COVID-19 represents a major psychological stressor, with the virus itself exerting direct biological effects that may contribute to cognitive and mental health challenges. In retrospective study conducted in Brazil, Bonfim et al reported 24% of 630 outpatients, confirmed positive between December 2020 March 2022, exhibited symptoms. These symptoms ranged from difficulties attention memory impaired thinking. Depression, fatigue, female gender were identified as risk factors for these Similarly, Li surveying 482 patients China 2022 June 2023, found 13% experienced depression, 27% anxiety, 25% stress. The severity long-term COVID correlated poorer outcomes, while resilience social support emerged protective factors.While infection-control measures have been effective limiting spread virus, they often come at cost health. For example, Barbalat nationwide online survey during France's first lockdown (March-May 2020), involving approximately 19,000 participants. They observed gradual decline over course lockdown, psychiatric conditions concerns about access equipment serving factors. Conversely, optimism pandemic's trajectory, neighborhood support, participation collective actions Qing examined impact campus lockdowns on Chinese university students elevated levels stress depression compared pre-lockdown periods. Using latent class mixed models, authors distinct trajectories unfavorable peer relationships more likely experience trajectories.Healthcare professionals, frequently exposed heavy workloads, high challenges pandemic 15 . Zhu surveyed 145 members medical security team Winter Olympic Games Paralympics longer work durations associated worse including higher anxiety. Females particularly vulnerable. Such findings underscore unique pressures faced frontline workers public crises. extends beyond physical well-being motivation. Vega-Fernández al, 161 Chilean school teachers late 2021, 98% musculoskeletal disorders past year. quality life. this study, females also disorders. Tang & He college depressive showed reduced academic engagement, highlighting broader motivational consequences struggles.As become milder restrictions relaxed, new emerged. Hao after eased its control January one five individuals over-concern characterized obsessive thoughts anxiety regarding infection. Poor self-rated worries family contracting over-concerns. Cheng 2,000 healthcare professionals shortly relaxations, half gender, younger age, low professional rank, working hours another Jiang further suggested reciprocal problems job burnout period.Despite general decrease infection isolation winds down, studies indicate loneliness, heightened stringent quarantine measures, has not fully returned pre-pandemic 13,14 de Vroege van dex Broek 510 improvements work-life balance reductions complaints postpandemic earlier stages. However, 36% increased 21% depression. Wang, Zhang, noted four 2023 levels. emphasize importance ongoing monitoring tailored care, even subsides. Not all outcomes negative. Some demonstrated posttraumatic growth, deeper appreciation life meaningful interpersonal relationships. Zeng 39% resident physicians growth. Satisfaction income sufficient workplace key highlight potential foster growth offer pathway improved outcomes.Female gender. A consistent factor above mentioned is being (Bonfim al). This difference finding; epidemiological long are developing disorders, 16 17 Several mechanisms proposed explain vulnerability. instance, severe forms adverse childhood experiences, predisposing them 18 Moreover, engage rumination (i.e., repetitive passive focus negative emotional experiences) 19 exhibit risk-aversive behaviors situations 20 less intense activity 21 , which benefits 22,23 Another explanation highlighted Sasaki who investigated role emotion malleability beliefs. Their suggest hold fixed beliefs cannot or change their emotions. linked distress prevalent among women, those under 45 years old, Social support. extensive evidence 24,25 crucial factor. addition Shi lower enhance perceived control, lack could lead sense helplessness, development states 26 Perceived promotes problem-focused coping strategies help address stressors, maladaptive strategies, such avoidance, rumination, suppression, increase psychopathology 27 .Self-control. Self-control appeared an important correlation self-control irritability students. network analysis, impulse bridge symptoms, resistance temptation acted Self-control, enables manage emotions, behaviors, thoughts, determinant 28 29 .Leisure engagement. self-control, active leisure engagement against Kulbin using profile categorized 439 Estonia adults into based changes coping. participants healthiest exercise, spending time nature, pursuing hobbies. activities known promote (see next section) [30][31][32] .Together, multifaceted approach well-being, combining psychological, behavioral, mitigate psychopathology.The current collection offers valuable insights various intervention health.Physical exercise. Tian, Luo systematic review meta-analysis assess exercise interventions Based 12 studies, estimated effect size follows: standardized mean (SMD) =-1.02 (95% CI: -1.42 -0.62); SMD = -0.81 -1.10 -0.52); stress, -1.05 -1.33 -0.78). greatest single sessions lasting 30-40 minutes frequency 3-5 times per week. align supporting regular [21][22][23][31][32][33][34][35] behind include release neurotrophic factors, endorphins, endocannabinoids, along activation dopamine serotonin neurotransmitter systems 22,23,[35][36][37] .Nature contact. Patwary outdoors green spaces significantly health, reducing finding growing interest nature horticultural therapy [38][39][40][41][42] contact relaxation brain, well endocrine immune Furthermore, engaging interactions, loneliness enhancing 43 .Mindfulness. Melvin qualitative, interpretative phenomenological analysis facilitators mindfulness program pandemic. Mindfulness practices, meditation yoga, shown alleviate body awareness, attention, regulation, facilitating perspective shifts clarifying values 44,45 both delivering programs online, providing future programs.Wong evaluated 8-week smartphone-delivered multicomponent lifestyle medicine through randomized controlled trial nonclinical sample. combined changes, healthy eating, practices like yoga. While no focused solely nutrition, supports critical nutrition proper brain function 46,47 combination expected synergistic effects. Wong overall insomnia, sizes ranging 0.13 0.56 (Cohen's d). Notably, persisted 1-month follow-up.Light therapy. Chen light adolescents young adults. were: SMD=-2.1 -2.5 -1.68) concurrent medications, SMD=-1.03 -1.27 -0.78) without medications. Light thought reset altered circadian seasonal rhythms 48 performed additional analyses determine optimal dosing guidelines, clinical applications.We hope Research Topic offered perspectives exacerbated them. intricate interplay shaping outcomes. calls holistic combines individual systemic care strengthened community By addressing issues collaborative interdisciplinary approach, we can transform lessons improve generations. We inspires research, innovation, policy meet

Language: Английский

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