Mental
health
impacts
of
COVID-19
pandemic
have
received
a
great
deal
attention
by
policymakers
for
the
management
present
and
future
cases
pandemic,
especially
as
new
variant
are
on
rise.
Thus,
this
study
seeks
to
conduct
systematic
review
address
following
research
questions:
(1)
What
mental
in
empirical
literature?
(2)
Which
categories
people
at
higher
risk
based
extant
A
sample
35
studies
out
196
potential
(from
various
databases,
including
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
,
Research
Gate,
PubMed,
libraries,
from
2020
2022)
were
used
after
comprehensive
literature
search
thorough
assessment
PRISMA-P
guidelines.
The
reveals
that
has
led
severe
challenges
such
depression,
anxiety,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder,
psychological
disorders,
mood
insomnia.
identified
groups
workers,
patients
with
pre-existing
psychiatric
or
issues,
survivors,
underlying
conditions,
elderly
most
vulnerable
pandemic.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: March 8, 2023
Background
The
mental
health
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
remain
a
public
concern.
High
quality
synthesis
extensive
global
literature
is
needed
to
quantify
this
impact
and
identify
factors
associated
with
adverse
outcomes.
Methods
We
conducted
rigorous
umbrella
review
meta-review
present
(a)
pooled
prevalence
probable
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
psychological
distress,
post-traumatic
(b)
standardised
mean
difference
in
depression
anxiety
pre-versus-during
period,
(c)
comprehensive
narrative
poorer
Databases
searched
included
Scopus,
Embase,
PsycINFO,
MEDLINE
dated
March
2022.
Eligibility
criteria
systematic
reviews
and/or
meta-analyses,
published
post-November
2019,
reporting
data
English
on
outcomes
during
pandemic.
Findings
Three
hundred
thirty-eight
were
included,
158
which
incorporated
meta-analyses.
Meta-review
symptoms
ranged
from
24.4%
(95%CI:
18–31%,
I
2
:
99.98%)
for
general
populations
41.1%
23–61%,
99.65%)
vulnerable
populations.
Prevalence
depressive
22.9%
17–30%,
99.99%)
32.5%
17–52%,
99.35)
distress
PTSD/PTSS
39.1%
34–44%;
99.91%),
44.2%
32–58%;
99.95%),
18.8%
15–23%;
99.87%),
respectively.
comparing
pre-COVID-19
revealed
standard
differences
0.20
(95%CI
=
0.07–0.33)
0.29
0.12–0.45),
Conclusion
This
first
synthesise
longitudinal
show
that
significantly
higher
than
pre-COVID-19,
provide
some
evidence
adolescents,
pregnant
postpartum
people,
those
hospitalised
experienced
heightened
health.
Policymakers
can
modify
future
responses
accordingly
mitigate
such
measures
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
17(7), P. e0270966 - e0270966
Published: July 7, 2022
Background
Despite
abundant
data
on
mental
health
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
3
important
knowledge
gaps
continue
to
exist,
i.e.,
1)
studies
from
low-/middle
income
countries
(LMICs);
2)
in
later
period
of
pandemic;
and
3)
non-hospitalized
asymptomatic
mild
patients.
To
address
gaps,
we
assessed
prevalence
risk
factors
for
symptoms
among
patients
one
LMIC
(Indonesia)
pandemic.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
September
2020
East
Java
province,
Indonesia.
Study
population
consisted
who
were
diagnosed
based
reverse
transcriptase-polymerase
chain
reaction
results
nasopharyngeal
swab.
Mental
evaluated
using
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Scale-21.
Results
From
778
patients,
608
included
analysis.
Patients’
median
age
35
years
old
61.2%
male.
Of
these,
22
(3.6%)
reported
depression,
87
(14.3%)
anxiety,
48
(7.9%)
stress.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
that
females
more
likely
report
stress
(adjusted
odds
ratio
(aOR)
=
1.98,
p-value
0.028);
healthcare
workers
depression
anxiety
(aOR
5.57,
0.002
aOR
2.92,
0.014,
respectively);
those
with
a
recent
history
self-quarantine
5.18,
p
0.004
1.86,
0.047,
respectively).
Conclusion
The
symptoms,
especially
relatively
low
pandemic
In
addition,
several
have
been
identified.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(15), P. 9573 - 9573
Published: Aug. 4, 2022
In
this
review
the
authors
discuss
that
COVID-19
has
already
had
a
direct
impact
on
physical
health
of
many
people
and
it
appears
to
have
put
at
risk
mental
large
populations.
review,
we
also
relationship
between
disorders
SARS-CoV-2
infection.
We
convey
disorders’
factors
more
serious
disorder
consequences
COVID-19.
People
with
could
be
susceptible
emotional
responses
brought
by
epidemic.
The
pandemic
may
adversely
influence
patients
diagnosed
disorders.
For
aim
dealing
better
psychological
problems
afflicted
pandemic,
new
procedures
are
required.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
350, P. 332 - 339
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Although
hospitalisation
for
COVID-19
is
associated
with
a
higher
post-discharge
risk
of
mood
disorders,
including
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
and
bipolar
(BD),
this
has
not
been
compared
to
that
following
reason
other
than
COVID-19.
Journal of Homosexuality,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(1), P. 129 - 144
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Sexual
and
gender
minority
(SGM)
individuals
face
mental
health
disparities.
However,
research
analyzing
SGM
people's
after
a
COVID-19
diagnosis
is
scarce.
In
this
secondary
analysis
of
remote
study,
we
1)
examined
associations
between
cognitive
psychosocial
2)
explored
differences
these
outcomes
among
(
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(16), P. 10097 - 10097
Published: Aug. 15, 2022
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
psychological
distress
among
patients
hospitalized
with
a
COVID-19
diagnosis
in
Denmark
during
the
first
12
months
of
pandemic
and
assess
changes
three
following
discharge.
A
single-center
prospective
observational
survey
between
May
2020
2021
was
conducted.
Participants
completed
at
time
points:
admission,
1
3
after
Psychological
assessed
by
validated
scales
measuring
symptoms
related
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
insomnia,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
health-related
quality
life
(HRQoL).
In
total,
95
were
included.
At
proportion
depression
43%,
anxiety
32%,
moderate/high
level
39%,
insomnia
52%,
probable/positive
PTSD
19%.
The
burden
decreased
significantly
over
time,
while
there
no
significant
change
or
PTSD.
Suboptimal
levels
physical
mental
HRQoL
detected
admission
but
improved
time.
Patients
due
year
experienced
considerable
some
improvements
within
European Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
65(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Although
COVID-19
has
been
associated
with
psychiatric
symptoms
in
patients,
no
study
to
date
examined
the
risk
of
hospitalization
for
disorders
after
this
disease.We
aimed
compare
proportions
hospitalizations
12
months
following
either
or
another
reason
adult
general
population
France
during
first
wave
current
pandemic.We
conducted
a
retrospective
longitudinal
nationwide
based
on
national
French
administrative
healthcare
database.Among
2,894,088
adults
hospitalized,
96,313
(3.32%)
were
admitted
COVID-19.
The
proportion
patients
subsequently
hospitalized
disorder
was
higher
(11.09
vs.
9.24%,
OR
=
1.20
95%CI
1.18-1.23).
Multivariable
analyses
provided
similar
results
any
type
and
psychotic
anxiety
(respectively,
aOR
1.06
1.04-1.09,
1.09
1.02-1.17,
1.11
1.08-1.14).
Initial
intensive
care
units
history
greater
subsequent
than
initial
reason.Compared
other
reasons,
pandemic
discharge.
This
finding
should
encourage
clinicians
increase
monitoring
assessment
hospital
discharge
COVID-19,
propose
post-hospital
care,
especially
those
treated
care.
Background:
The
enduring
psychological
effects
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
continue
to
affect
individuals
long
after
immediate
health
concerns
have
subsided.
This
research
aims
identify
specific
groups
within
Romanian
population
who
are
at
a
higher
risk
experiencing
mental
challenges
that
can
interfere
with
everyday
life
and
may
lead
more
serious
disorders.
Methods:
Conducted
as
cross-sectional
survey,
this
study
evaluated
prevalence
intensity
distress
using
DASS-21
questionnaire.
An
online
survey
distributed
via
Google
Forms
also
gathered
socio-demographic
data
COVID-19-specific
information.
Statistical
analyses
included
Shapiro-Wilk
test,
Fisher's
exact
Z-tests
Bonferroni
correction.
Quantitative
independent
variables
lacked
normal
distribution
were
compared
between
either
Mann-Whitney
U
test
or
Kruskal-Wallis
H
test.
Results:
Analysis
521
questionnaires,
filled
out
by
predominantly
middle-aged
cohort
320
women
201
men,
revealed
63.72%
participants
worked
outside
healthcare
field.
Those
unemployed
retired
reported
significantly
anxiety
levels
than
in
other
sectors.
Moreover,
living
alone,
loss
close
relatives
(6.14%)
friends
(33.59%),
undergoing
hospitalization
reinfection
due
linked
elevated
scores.
Conclusion.
By
identifying
segments
most
vulnerable
distress,
evidenced
scores
among
unemployed,
retirees,
those
directly
affected
through
personal
loss,
targeted
initiatives
for
screening
therapy
be
established.
Such
measures
essential
enhancing
post-pandemic
well-being
Romanians,
addressing
needs
uncovered
study.