Majority of cases (88.3 percent) seen in women, especially those aged 50 years or older; incidence higher in middle-aged men than younger men
Depressive Symptoms Up in U.S. Adults During the Pandemic
Mental health gap seen with greater risk for depressive symptoms among those with lower income, more pandemic-related stressors
Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic
In addition, more screen time associated with higher total mental health-related difficulties for younger and older children
Past Trauma Tied to Worse Mental Health During Pandemic for Aging Women
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