Psychological symptoms of ordinary Chinese citizens based on SCL-90 during the level I emergency response to COVID-19

Tian, Fangyuan; Li, Hongxia; Tian, Shu; Yang, Jie; Shao, Jiang; Tian, Chenning

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112992

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“…To date, studies from China have produced mixed findings concerning the mental health of different age groups during the COVID-19 crisis. 14,35,36 It is not immediately obvious as to why the mental health of the elderly population is significantly better than that of younger individuals. Similar to elsewhere in the world, they are by far the highest-risk group for death and complications by COVID-19.…”

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Mental Health Status of the General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional National Survey in Japan

Ueda¹,

Stickley

Sueki

et al. 2020

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Aims: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have detrimental mental health consequences. However, there is limited understanding of its impact on the mental health of the general population. The aim of this study was to examine the mental health of the Japanese general population by conducting the first systematic survey during the pandemic with a particular focus on identifying the most vulnerable groups. Methods: Data was obtained from an online commercial web panel of 2000 respondents in April and May 2020. Information was collected on demographic and socioeconomic factors as well as mental health status (anxiety and depressive symptoms). Logistic regression analysis was used to examine associations. Results: The mental health of young and middle-aged individuals was significantly worse than that of older individuals during the pandemic. There was also some indication that individuals who were not currently working were significantly more likely to report a high level of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Part-time and temporary contract-based workers were also more likely to suffer from depressive symptoms.

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Mental Health Status of the General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional National Survey in Japan

Ueda¹,

Stickley

Sueki

et al. 2020

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“…However, younger people and those in a medical team, were in the highest risk group, in terms of the severity of psychological symptoms. 44 Another study indicated that individuals over the age of 60 had higher anxiety scores than the general population.12 Losada-Baltar et al (2020),53 however, suggested that it is not chronological age itself, but the negative self-perception of ageing that is related to loneliness and psychological suffering in people during a forced stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Elderly people with a positive self-perception of ageing seem to be more resistant to loneliness and distress during the COVID-19 outbreak.…”

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Effects of COVID-19 on Anxiety, Depression and Other Mental Health Issues: A worldwide scope review.

Machado¹,

Alves²,

Teixeira³

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BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the world and, along with it, a considerable degree of fear and uncertainties that impact on various aspects of societal life, including on people’s Mental Health (MH). Understanding how the COVID-19 pandemic affects MH can help to implement interventions and adequate public policies, providing more effective responses to mitigate its effects.OBJECTIVES: To summarize the scientific evidence on the possible influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on MH, critically evaluating the methods and scientific validity of the studies found, in addition to summarizing the recommendations on strategic measures to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on MH.METHODOLOGY: The current scoping review was conducted from a screening of 465 articles on COVID-19 and MH outcomes, based on the main database of scientific references on health, assessed throughout PubMed. RESULT: Of the 43 papers selected for summary and critical analysis 77% (n=33) indicated a relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and anxiety symptoms, 56% (n=26) with depression or depressive symptoms, seven with changes in sleep pattern and seven with obsessive behaviours or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. In addition to studies that showed an influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychological distress, stress and fear. Most of the studies were carried out in China, and primarily evaluated the presence of anxiety and depression, through scales and questionnaires. Health professionals and the elderly were cited among the most affected population groups. CONCLUSIONS: Most studies presented significant methodological limits. Investments in new research, with controlled studies, including representative and randomized samples, and longitudinal follow-up, are necessary, to further explore the relationships between the COVID-19 pandemic and people's MH and long-term effects. Pending such studies, given the effects (during and after) of previous epidemics on MH, government measures need to be implemented to reduce the potential catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on MH, and the burden that will remain after the pandemic. The timely identification of psychological distress and the identification of MH needs among populations, facilitate the development of targeted psychological interventions, in addition to the organization of health services and systems, during the pandemic.

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“…World Health Organization announced the coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic, resulted in severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003, designated an epidemic from March 12, 2020 [1,2].…”

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The Influence of Illness Perception, Anxiety and Depression Disorders on Students Mental Health during COVID-19 Outbreak in Pakistan: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

Aqeel

Shuja

Abbas

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Background: Since the emergence of a coronavirus disease (2019-nCoV) in December 2019, the whole world is in a state of chaos. Isolation strategy with quarantine is a useful model in controlling transmission and rapid spread. As a result, people remained at homes and disrupted their outside daily activities. It led to the closure of educational institutes, which is a source of many students to cope with numerous personal and familial issues. This study focuses on exploring the relationships and potential mediational pathways between mental health problems, illness perception, anxiety, and depression disorders.Method: The study incorporated snowball sampling techniques through a cross-sectional, web-based survey and recruited 500 students from different public and private universities from twin cities, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad from March 23 to April 15, 2020, during the coronavirus outbreak lockdown. The study used four instruments, Beck Depression Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire, and The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale for assessing depression, anxiety, illness perception, and mental health disorders.Results: The findings indicated normal (43.2%) mild (20.5%), moderate (13.6%), and severe (22.7%) level of anxiety prevalence in students. Results specified a normal (65.9%), mild (9.10%), moderate (9.12%), and severe (15.90%) depression prevalence, and findings stipulated that anxiety disorder prevalence was higher than the depression disorder. The correlational results specified a negative and significant relationship between mental health, illness perception, anxiety, and depression symptoms. The multiple regression analysis stated that anxiety and depression disorders mediated the relationship between mental health and present illness perception. The perception of illness exhibited a relation to depression and anxiety disorders.Conclusion: The study proposed a model to address mental health problems during the lockdown. The (2019-nCoV) illness perception developed mental disorders, including anxiety and depression, which has declined individuals' mental health. There is an urgent need for ongoing clinical examination and management to address psychological disorders, and findings suggest assessing mental health to combatting the pandemic worldwide. Findings recommend developing strategies to promote mental healthcare facilities during COVID-19 wide-ranging disasters. These results highlight the impending importance of devising strategies to treat mental health problems.

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Psychological symptoms of ordinary Chinese citizens based on SCL-90 during the level I emergency response to COVID-19

Cited by 397 publications

References 34 publications

Mental Health Status of the General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional National Survey in Japan

Mental Health Status of the General Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional National Survey in Japan

Effects of COVID-19 on Anxiety, Depression and Other Mental Health Issues: A worldwide scope review.

The Influence of Illness Perception, Anxiety and Depression Disorders on Students Mental Health during COVID-19 Outbreak in Pakistan: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

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