History of childhood abuse or intimate partner violence linked to greater depression, anxiety, and sleep problems during COVID-19 pandemic
Mental Health Improved Following First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Adults receiving the vaccine between December 2020 and March 2021 reported decreased mental distress following first dose
New Symptoms, Disability Linger One Month After COVID-19 Discharge
Longer hospital stays tied to greater odds of one-month cardiopulmonary symptoms and new disability
Adults With Disabilities Have Worse Mental Health During COVID-19
Adults with disabilities more often report that the pandemic makes it harder for them to access care, medication
Pandemic-Related School Closures Tied to Poor Mental Health of Students
Much of the poor mental health during school closures tied to established risk factors
Mental Health Disorders Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality
Findings show even higher risk among those with severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
Mental Health Conditions Up in Public Health Workers During Pandemic
53.0 percent in public health departments reported symptoms of at least one condition in survey conducted during March, April 2021
Adverse Mental Health Symptoms Up During Pandemic for Parents, Caregivers
Odds ratios for adverse mental health symptoms, especially suicidal ideation, highest for those in both roles
Pandemic Tied to Worsening of Teens’ Mental Health
However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls
Neurological, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19
Symptoms with the highest prevalence included anosmia, weakness, fatigue, dysgeusia, myalgia, and depression