Article
Behavioral Sciences
Andrew H. Rogers, Michael J. Zvolensky
Summary: The novel 2019 SARS-2-CoV causing COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on the entire world, leading to increases in mental health problems. By taking a transdiagnostic approach, scholars can help elucidate mechanisms and vulnerability related to behavioral health problems in the context of COVID-19. The current special issue aims to showcase ongoing research focused on transdiagnostic factors in the context of COVID-19.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Wan-Ju Cheng, Hong-Mo Shih, Kuan-Pin Su, Po-Ren Hsueh
Summary: This study investigated potential factors contributing to poor outcomes among COVID-19 patients with psychiatric disorders. The results showed that patients with psychiatric disorders were more likely to experience severe illness and hospitalization, with shorter duration to in-hospital mortality. Psychiatric patients had higher vaccination rates and lower levels of inflammatory markers.
BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Pu Peng, Yuzhu Hao, Yueheng Liu, Shubao Chen, Yunfei Wang, Qian Yang, Xin Wang, Manyun Li, Yingying Wang, Li He, Qianjin Wang, Yuejiao Ma, Haoyu He, Yanan Zhou, Qiuxia Wu, Tieqiao Liu
Summary: This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to evaluate the global prevalence and risk factors of mental problems among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorders, psychological distress, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and burnout among medical students. Risk factors included being female, being junior or preclinical students, exposure to COVID-19, academic stress, psychiatric or physical disorders history, economic trouble, fear of education impairment, online learning trouble, fear of infection, loneliness, low physical activity, low social support, problematic internet or smartphone use, and young age.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Xi-Jian Dai, Yuan Shao, Lina Ren, Weiqun Tao, Yongjun Wang
Summary: Subjects with mental disorders have a 1.45-fold increased risk of COVID-19 compared to those without mental disorders. There are significant interaction effects between mental disorders and various factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, health ratings, socioeconomic adversity, lifestyle habits, or comorbidities on the risk of COVID-19. It is important to pay more attention to vulnerable populations with mental disorders and focus on reducing the risk of COVID-19 through advocating healthy lifestyle habits and implementing preferential policies for populations with comorbidities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Jean Y. Ko, Melissa L. Danielson, Machell Town, Gordana Derado, Kurt J. Greenlund, Pam Daily Kirley, Nisha B. Alden, Kimberly Yousey-Hindes, Evan J. Anderson, Patricia A. Ryan, Sue Kim, Ruth Lynfield, Salina M. Torres, Grant R. Barney, Nancy M. Bennett, Melissa Sutton, H. Keipp Talbot, Mary Hill, Aron J. Hall, Alicia M. Fry, Shikha Garg, Lindsay Kim
Summary: The study identified factors independently associated with COVID-19-associated hospitalizations, including having three or more underlying medical conditions, severe obesity, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and asthma. These findings provide valuable information for targeted preventive and therapeutic interventions.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Monideepa B. Becerra, Benjamin J. Becerra
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to low vaccination rates among young adults in the United States. Factors such as smoking, being African-American, having a high school degree or less, being overweight or obese, and poor health status are associated with vaccine hesitancy. However, individuals with psychological distress are more likely to accept the vaccine.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
J. Daniel Kelly, Dawn M. Bravata, Stephen Bent, Charlie M. Wray, Samuel J. Leonard, W. John Boscardin, Laura J. Myers, Salomeh Keyhani
Summary: In an integrated health system like the VA, social and behavioral risk factors were not associated with mortality from COVID-19. Further research is needed to confirm the potential of an integrated health system to provide support services for households with COVID-19 and populations at risk for the disease.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mohammed A. Mamun, Firoj al Mamun, Ismail Hosen, Mahmudul Hasan, Abidur Rahman, Ahsanul Mahbub Jubayar, Zeba Maliha, Abu Hasnat Abdullah, Md Abedin Sarker, Humayun Kabir, Avijit Sarker Jyoti, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Md Tajuddin Sikder
Summary: During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a study in Bangladesh found that a portion of young adults had suicidal thoughts, with those engaging in unhealthy behaviors, having poor health conditions, facing higher COVID-19 risks, fearing COVID-19 infection, and experiencing depression and anxiety being more likely to have suicidal thoughts. The final predictive model explained a 17.1% variance in suicidality, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health issues during the pandemic.
RISK MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE POLICY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Lucie Kremenkova, Jan Sebastian Novotny, Jana Kvintova
Summary: The study found that university students experienced high levels of mental distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in terms of depression and anxiety. Emotion regulation was identified as a significant and pervasive factor influencing mental health, playing an important role in both pandemic waves.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Athanasia Pataka, Seraphim Kotoulas, Elpitha Sakka, Paraskevi Katsaounou, Sofia Pappa
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to understand the prevalence of sleep dysfunction and psychological distress, identify risk factors, and explore effective management strategies. Evidence suggests that a significant proportion of COVID-19 patients experience sleep disturbances and psychological distress, with certain factors increasing the risk of sleep dysfunction. Additionally, the link between sleep deprivation, susceptibility to viral infections, and psychosocial wellbeing in relation to COVID-19 is discussed in this review, along with the presence and role of sleep apnea in infected individuals.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Zohreh Mahmoodi, Mahnoosh Rostami, Giti Bahrami, Fatemeh Rasouli, Nooshin Ghavidel
Summary: This study investigated the emotional and behavioral problems of school-aged children (6-12 years) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that income, physical activity of the child, underlying disease in mothers, breastfeeding, corona-related anxiety, and maternal mental health were factors associated with children's behavioral symptoms.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Flavia Marino, Paola Chila, Chiara Failla, Roberta Minutoli, Noemi Vetrano, Claudia Luraschi, Cristina Carrozza, Elisa Leonardi, Mario Busa, Sara Genovese, Rosa Musotto, Alfio Puglisi, Antonino Andrea Arnao, Giuliana Cardella, Francesca Isabella Fama, Gaspare Cusimano, David Vagni, Pio Martines, Giovanna Mendolia, Gennaro Tartarisco, Antonio Cerasa, Liliana Ruta, Giovanni Pioggia
Summary: COVID-19 has had a negative impact on the mental health of children with ASD and their parents. A web-based BST program during the pandemic significantly reduces behavioral disorders, improves psychological distress, and enhances the perception of ASD-related symptoms in parents.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tonya Cross Hansel, Leia Y. Saltzman, Pamela A. Melton, Tanisha L. Clark, Patrick S. Bordnick
Summary: In addition to the physical health consequences of COVID-19, the impact on behavioral health and quality of life is also concerning. This paper explores the pathways of COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life, finding increased anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse, as well as worsened pre-existing problems. Community indicators also contribute to poorer behavioral health and overall decreased quality of life. Given the nature and widespread reach of the virus, addressing behavioral health concerns should be a primary focus in pandemic recovery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zuguo Qin, Lei Shi, Yaqing Xue, Huang Lin, Jinchan Zhang, Pengyan Liang, Zhiwei Lu, Mengxiong Wu, Yaguang Chen, Xiao Zheng, Yi Qian, Ping Ouyang, Ruibin Zhang, Xuefeng Yi, Chichen Zhang
Summary: This study assessed self-reported psychological distress among school-aged children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings showed a relatively high prevalence of psychological distress, with factors such as frequency of wearing a face mask and time spent exercising being associated with mental health.
Article
Biology
Angel Yun-Kuan Thye, Jodi Woan-Fei Law, Loh Teng-Hern Tan, Priyia Pusparajah, Hooi-Leng Ser, Sivakumar Thurairajasingam, Vengadesh Letchumanan, Learn-Han Lee
Summary: Coronavirus infections, including COVID-19, can lead to various neuropsychiatric sequelae, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Risk factors for higher prevalence of these psychological symptoms in survivors include being female and having a history of psychiatric disorders. Probiotics may serve as a safe adjunctive treatment to alleviate psychological symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients.
