Mental Health Impact of COVID-19: A global study of risk and resilience factors

Płomecka, Martyna Beata; Gobbi, Susanna; Radziński, Piotr; Barańczuk, Zofia

doi:10.31234/osf.io/zj6b4

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“…Worsening of psychiatric conditions is also associated with a higher risk of suicidal ideation, as demonstrated in the results of our study. 9,10…”

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Worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Płomecka

Ashraf

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This study anonymously examined 2,734 psychiatric patients worldwide for worsening of their pre-existing psychiatric condition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valid responses mainly from 12 featured countries indicated self-reported worsening of psychiatric conditions in 2/3rd of the patients assessed that was validated through their significantly higher scores on scales for general psychological disturbance, post- traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Female gender, feeling no control of the situation and reporting dissatisfaction with the response of the state during the COVID- 19 pandemic, and reduced interaction with family and friends increased the worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions, whereas optimism, ability to share concerns with family and friends and using social media like usual were associated with less worsening. An independent clinical investigation from the USA confirmed worsening of psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic based on identification of new symptoms that necessiated clinical interventions such as dose adjustment or starting new medications in more than half of the patients.

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“…Worsening of psychiatric conditions is also associated with a higher risk of suicidal ideation, as demonstrated in the results of our study. 9,10…”

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confidence: 99%

Worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Płomecka

Ashraf

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“…Previous studies have reported the importance of adequate procedures to detect early mental health worsening, 31 but have scarcely been conducted in the context of pandemics such as COVID-19.Identifying factors that are associated with worsening of psychiatric conditions has important implications for psychiatric prognostics and therapeutics. In our previous study, patients with prior psychiatric disease reported increased suicidal ideation 10. Understanding factors associated with psychiatric disease during a pandemic can help the patients, their family, and care-givers to screen and identify those at an increased risk of mental health crises situations such as suicide attempts.…”

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“…8 Worsening of psychiatric conditions is also associated with a higher risk of suicidal ideation, as demonstrated in the results of our study. 9,10 Psychiatric conditions constitute a significant burden on health-care systems. Previous findings have associated these conditions with increased rates of mortality, disability and reduced overall economic output.…”

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Worsening of Pre-Existing Psychiatric Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This study anonymously examined 2,734 psychiatric patients worldwide for worsening of their pre-existing psychiatric condition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valid responses mainly from 12 featured countries indicated self-reported worsening of psychiatric conditions in 2/3 rd of the patients assessed that was validated through their significantly higher scores on scales for general psychological disturbance, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression. Female gender, feeling no control of the situation and reporting dissatisfaction with the response of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reduced interaction with family and friends increased the worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions, whereas optimism, ability to share concerns with family and friends and using social media like usual were associated with less worsening. An independent clinical investigation from the USA confirmed worsening of psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic based on identification of new symptoms that necessiated clinical interventions such as dose adjustment or starting new medications in more than half of the patients.

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“…A few weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, a growing number of publications had already appeared on the adverse mental health effect, mostly in terms of depression and anxiety. Płomecka et al [1] documented the prevalence of psychological symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic among more than 13,000 individuals from 12 countries and five WHO regions worldwide (from March 29 to April 14, 2020). The study identified as notable risk factors: having female gender, a pre-existing psychiatric condition, or prior exposure to trauma, whereas optimism, the ability to share concerns with family and friends, having positive predictions about COVID-19, and daily exercise predicted fewer psychological symptoms.…”

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COVID-Related Functional Difficulties and Concerns Among University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Binational Perspective

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Pat‐Horenczyk³

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J Community Health

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of threat, and stress that has surged globally at an alarming pace. University students were confronted with new challenges. This study examined university students' functional difficulties and concerns during COVID-19 pandemic in two countries: Israel and Ukraine. Additionally, it examined the similarities and differences in prediction of COVID-related concerns in both countries. Two large samples of university students were drawn from both countries. Results showed that students' main functional difficulties in both countries were: worries about their family health status and their learning assignments. In both countries, COVID-related functional difficulties and stress associated with exposure to the media added a significant amount of the explained variance of COVID-related concerns after controlling for background variables. In conclusion-while the level of exposure and difficulties may differ by country and context, their associations with students' concerns seem robust. Additionally, repeated exposure to media coverage about a community threat can lead to increased anxiety.

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Mental Health Impact of COVID-19: A global study of risk and resilience factors

Cited by 26 publications

References 44 publications

Worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Worsening of pre-existing psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic

Worsening of Pre-Existing Psychiatric Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-Related Functional Difficulties and Concerns Among University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Binational Perspective

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