Mental health symptoms 1 year after the COVID-19 outbreak in Spain: The role of pre-existing mental disorders and their type

Monistrol-Mula, Anna; Félez-Nóbrega, Mireia; Moneta, María Victoria; Condominas, Elena; Vilagut, Gemma; Martin-Iñigo, Laia; Domènech‐Abella, Joan; Sánchez-Niubò, Albert; Mortier, Philippe; Cristóbal-Narváez, Paula; Olaya, Beatriz; Alonso, Jordi; Haro, Josep María

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.08.127

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“…In response to the pandemic, numerous countries implemented restrictions, such as lockdowns, curfews, physical distancing requirements, and university closures. This context affected social support and limited personal interactions, while increasing the intensity of several stressors especially among the vulnerable population 16 , 17 . Some recent studies have revealed that, due to the social-distancing measures, loneliness became a predominant determinant for anxiety, depression, and their comorbidity 18 , 19 .…”

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Contribution of perceived loneliness to suicidal thoughts among French university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Macalli

Kinouani

Texier³

et al. 2022

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Restrictive measures during the COVID-19 epidemic have led to increased levels of loneliness, especially among university students, although the influence on suicidal thoughts remains unclear. In this cross-sectional study of 1913 French university students, those with the highest level of loneliness had a fourfold increased risk of suicidal thoughts. Perceived loneliness should be incorporated into suicide risk assessment, and assistance in coping with loneliness should be considered as a means of reducing suicidal risk in vulnerable groups, like university students.

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Contribution of perceived loneliness to suicidal thoughts among French university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Macalli

Kinouani

Texier³

et al. 2022

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“…However, relatively few studies have explicitly considered the aspects of comorbidity, with some exceptions. Some studies have shown a positive association between comorbidity and increased mental distress during the pandemic compared to individuals with a single mental disorder [12,40]. In response to this, this study established a variable termed "burden of preexisting mental disorders," which indicates the count of mental diagnoses respondents had ever diagnosed.…”

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Preexisting Mental Disorders and Mental Distress During the Pandemic : The Roles of Stress, Risk Perception, and Loneliness

Kwon

2024

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Purpose. The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented stressors on individuals globally, leading to significant mental health challenges. This study examines the relationship between perceived adversities experienced during the pandemic—such as stress, risk perception, and loneliness—and the mental health outcomes of individuals with a specific focus on those already grappling with mental disorders. Methods. The study analyzed data from 8,259 adults who participated in surveys between waves 4 (April 2020) and 29 (June 2021) of the Understanding American Study. Participants self-reported their psychiatric diagnosis history and completed self-report measures of mental distress (PHQ-4), perceived stress, risk perception, and loneliness. Results. Those with preexisting comorbid mental disorders reported higher levels of mental distress, COVID-19 risk perception, perceived stress as well as more days experiencing loneliness during the pandemic. Perceived adversities—stress, risk perception, and loneliness—were all positively associated with increased mental distress, indicating the risk factors for mental distress during the pandemic. Among these factors, loneliness was identified as the primary contributor, accounting for 30%-40% of the mental health gap between individuals with and without preexisting mental diagnoses. Also, the detrimental impact of these adversities was more pronounced for those with preexisting mental disorders. Conclusion. The research highlights that those with preexisting mental disorders, particularly those with comorbidities, face an increased risk of experiencing mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings underscore the critical importance of providing targeted support and interventions specifically designed for this vulnerable population, with a particular focus on addressing loneliness.

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Mental health and the impact of confinement

Souhib,

Sánchez-Teruel,

Boufellous

et al. 2024

Linking Neuroscience and Behavior in COVID-19

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Mental health symptoms 1 year after the COVID-19 outbreak in Spain: The role of pre-existing mental disorders and their type

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Contribution of perceived loneliness to suicidal thoughts among French university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Contribution of perceived loneliness to suicidal thoughts among French university students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Preexisting Mental Disorders and Mental Distress During the Pandemic : The Roles of Stress, Risk Perception, and Loneliness

Mental health and the impact of confinement

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