Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 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

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Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19, volume II

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 25, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic had an enormous impact on a worldwide level: it was officially declared as global public health emergency by the World Health Organization from January 30, 2020 to May 5, 2023, totaling more than 777 million documented cases and responsible for 7 deaths (1).The also produced significant mental (2)(3)(4)(5). Effects could be related biological effects of SARS-CoV-2, particularly regards cognitive impairment persistent fatigue (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11), but widespread pervasive fear contagion, increase in social isolation severe prolonged feelings loneliness uncertainty played critical role worsening stress, anxiety depressive symptoms well suicidal ideation (12)(13)(14)(15)(16). Notably, this situation disproportionately impacted individuals vulnerable marginalized groups (17)(18)(19) healthcare workers, which often faced levels stress burnout (20)(21)(22).Despite conclusion emergency, psychological toll lingering persist day issues. In context, gathering disseminating evidence developing novel insight research field represent objectives relevance both scientific societal perspective.The present Research Topic represents second volume collection works dedicated improvement during after (23) contains 9 different manuscripts.Five studies investigated outcomes student samples with use surveys.Gao et al. surveyed 3049 vocational students Sichuan Province, China, reported high rates poor health, anxiety, depression, insomnia. High family economic status, low pandemic, decreased online activity contributed positively while lack post-pandemic physical activity, disruptions education employment, deteriorating relationships emerged negative determinants.Liu 1034 college Liaoning that perceived emotions sequentially mediated relationship between support sleep quality, hope coping styles moderated sequential mediating effect. Zeng 1555 Hunan China first three months pandemic. They observed better functioning, measured Family APGAR Index, associated fewer neurasthenia, fear, obsessive-anxiety hypochondriasis.Wu A 1711 Hebei predicted posttraumatic growth belief just world meaning life relationship.Jiang R 282 secondary school Anhui self-efficacy resilience emotional intelligence partially relationship.Two relied interviews participants assess outcomes. Shahwan interviewed 858 adult Singapore residents, reporting 22% sample showed work 19% personal burnout, younger being frequently burnt-out. Stress risk factor, protective factor. Path analysis relation explained resilience.Zhang X & Bian L 10 Z University, university closed management measure enhancing safety promoting learning engagement, they emphasized adverse their psychology, life.Two specific populations.Chen 327 year Shanghai, China. 27.8% 20.5% depression respectively. Preexisting conditions, medical insurance, concerns about shortages daily necessities quarantine, "guilt self-blame" factors anxiety. Moreover, regarding epidemic or denial were potential rejection discrimination outside quarantine Firstly, measures, such lockdowns, have significantly worsened evidenced diverse assessments across various groups.Secondly, multiple pathways contribute these effects, including necessities, financial hardship, delays, relationships, reduced activity. Understanding can help mitigate pandemic's toll.Third, several been identified. Demographic factors, age, maladaptive strategies, self-blame denial, are linked poorer adaptation. contrast, environmental factors-such support, socioeconomic stability, resilience, hope, sense meaning, self-efficacy, intelligence-serve buffers.In conclusion, provides insights into elements informing researchers clinicians targets contain and, overall, strengthen resilience.

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Editorial: Cognitive and mental health improvement under- and post-COVID-19, volume III

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 19, 2025

cognition and promote mental health. This editorial presents a summary of the main results for 11 manuscripts. Zhao et al. aimed to understand job burnout among village doctors during COVID-19 epidemic identify influencing factors. A survey 993 revealed incidence 53.47%, with 54.05% experiencing mild, 33.14% moderate, 12.81% severe burnout. Key factors associated included high work pressure, difficulty using WeChat, practice risk, low economic technical support, poor emotional support. The findings highlight need better support resources alleviate doctors.Xiao examined impact on urban-rural health inequality in China, focusing roles socioeconomic status social capital. Data from 1,936 participants showed that rural youth had than urban youth, especially when pandemic was less severe.Socioeconomic positively influenced health, stronger effect youth. Social capital also positive but its similar both populations. complex relationship between disparities, factors, pandemic.Metzger explored motivations healthcare workers students volunteer volunteering Participants (8 providers, 10 graduate students, 14 undergraduate students) completed assessment semi-structured interviews. decreased likelihood volunteering, helped prevent Most volunteered professional development, make difference, or because they felt sense responsibility. significant motivations. study concluded while can help burnout, it may not benefit those already Healthcare organizations by emphasizing development benefits making more convenient professionals.He's investigated anxiety depression IBD patients analyzed contributing Among 215 patients, 27% reported 34% depression.Factors issues longer waiting times admission, irregular oral medication, diet changes. Conversely, timely periodic infusion biological agents linked lower depression. Changes physical activity, sleep, knowledge, self-prevention measures were significantly correlated outcomes. emphasizes importance maintaining routine treatment as well establishing online self-management programs public crises.Louisiana residents, general well-being nd identifying protective like resilience, cohesion. Black individuals experienced higher levels pandemic-related stress these compared White individuals. However, groups benefited cohesion, though effects weakened impacts increased. Racial disparities observed how deteriorated over time. highlights targeted interventions vulnerable communities, minority groups, enhancing psychosocial mitigate future crises.COVID-19 persistent symptoms, 3 months after infection. total 265 (61% female, average age 51.7 years) assessed anxiety, depression, PTSD, cognitive symptoms. Results 40% 43% 31% 79% Bivariate analysis indicated history psychiatric conditions symptoms psychological symptoms.Multivariate found catastrophizing thoughts refocusing These role history, coping strategies post-COVID outcomes, underscoring biopsychosocial approaches.

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