Positive screens for depression or anxiety more likely for racial/ethnic minorities well into the pandemic
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Infection Prevention Professionals Explored
65 percent of respondents reported burnout; more negative mental health impacts seen for frontline and practicing IPs
Mental Health Impact of Pandemic-Linked School Closures Explored
Mental health hospitalizations for suicide attempt or self-injury increased 41.7 percent by fall 2020, with a 49 percent increase seen among girls
Neuropsychiatric Sequelae Similar for Severe COVID-19, SARI
Neuropsychiatric sequelae are comparable for survivors of COVID-19 hospitalization, other severe acute respiratory infections
Children’s Mental Health Impacted by Adult COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Stress surrounding the pandemic declined in U.S. children after vaccinations were rolled out for adults
Poor Sleep Patterns Tied to Worsening Behavioral Health During Pandemic
Insufficient sleep duration, inconsistent timing of sleep tied to mental health symptoms and substance use
Mental Health Among High School Students Explored During COVID-19
Students who felt close to someone at school had lower prevalence of poor mental health, had considered or attempted suicide
Mindfulness Intervention Cuts Opioid Misuse, Chronic Pain
Additional benefits include reductions in opioid dosing, emotional distress, and opioid craving
COVID-19 Vaccination Tied to Decline in Distress in U.S. Adults
Decreases in distress and perceived risks for infection, hospitalization, and death reported by those receiving at least one dose of vaccine
COVID-19 Survivors at Higher Risk for New Behavioral Health Issues
People who survived the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 had increased risk for anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment, sleep, and substance use disorders