Did we learn something positive out of the COVID-19 pandemic? Post-traumatic growth and mental health in the general population

Abstract

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Associations among infection prevention professionals' mental/physical health, lifestyle behaviors, shift length, race, and workplace wellness support during COVID-19

“…However, the relationship between protective factors (like workplace wellness support) and positive outcomes appears to remain consistent; highlighting the importance of providing protective factor interventions on a large scale. 2 , 4 , 27 Lastly, some of the survey questions utilized self-scoring, which lacks objectivity.…”

Post-traumatic growth in people experiencing high post-traumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: The protective role of psychological flexibility

“…More than twenty-five studies have analyzed PTG in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with most being undertaken during the first six months of the outbreak ( Asmundson, Paluszek, & Taylor, 2021 ; Celdrán, Serrat, & Villar, 2021 ; Chen & Tang, 2021 ; Chi et al, 2020 ; Feng et al, 2021 ; Gonzalez-Mendez & Díaz, 2021 ; Hamam et al, 2021 ; Ikizer, Karanci, Gul, & Dilekler, 2021 ; Kaloeti, Ardhiani, & Stück, 2021 ; Koliouli & Canellopoulos, 2021 ; Kowalski, Carroll, & Britt, 2021 ; Laslo-Roth, George-Levi, & Margalit, 2020 ; Liu, Ju, & Liu, 2021 ; Menculini et al, 2021 ; Na, Tsai, Southwick, & Pietrzak, 2021 ; Nie, Tian, & Liang, 2021 ; Prieto-Ursúa & Jódar, 2020 ; Robles-Bello, Sánchez-Teruel, & Valencia Naranjo, 2020 ; Stallard, Pereira, & Barros, 2021 ; Tomaszek & Muchacka-Cymerman, 2020 ; Vazquez et al, 2021 ; Yan et al, 2021 ; Zeng et al, 2021 ; Zhang, Shi, Qin Ren, & Wang, 2021 ; Zhao et al, 2021 ; Zhou, MacGeorge, & Myrick, 2020 ). Samples ranged from 119 to 29,118 participants, with the majority drawn from adults in community settings, whereas other studies focused on specific groups: discharged COVID-19 patients, people bereaved because of COVID-19, front-line medical workers, university students, parents, and survivors of prior trauma.…”

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Among Older Adults From Different Communities in Chengmai County, China: Cross-sectional Study

“…Due to its highly contagious pathogenic nature, safety measures employed by governments worldwide have tried to prevent the spread of COVID-19; these measures include social distancing (ie, limiting social gatherings), avoiding in-person interactions, and lockdowns [ 3 ]. Due to these strict measures, the effects of COVID-19 go beyond morbidity and mortality, and the long-term impact on mental health has been heavily discussed in clinical, scientific, and political settings [ 4 - 7 ].…”