COVID-19 and Mental Health

External reference: https://openalex.org/T10168

  1. Hopelessness mediated the link between resilience and embitterment after earthquakes
    Study of 801 earthquake survivors finds hopelessness mediates the relationship between psychological resilience and posttraumatic embitterment symptoms.
  2. Three depressive symptom profiles were identified during COVID-19
    Latent profile analysis identified three distinct depressive symptom patterns in Korean adults during COVID-19, with interpersonal conflicts and younger age predicting severe profiles.
  3. Visible and concealed NSSI differ in functions and patterns
    Latent class analysis reveals distinct self-injury profiles organized by anatomical location, showing meaningful differences in motivations, cognitive patterns, and behavioral frequency across.
  4. Perceived threat increased fear, prevention, and health discrimination
    COVID-19 news impact on fear and preventive behavior varies with perceived efficacy. Study shows threat messaging with efficacy cues reduces discrimination while boosting compliance.
  5. Psychosocial Interventions for Suicide Attempts in Emergency Departments: A Social Work Perspective
    Review of social worker roles in emergency department suicide interventions, examining clinical practices, systemic barriers, and recommendations for policy and education reform in Türkiye.
  6. Sleep health improved unevenly after the pandemic
    Post-pandemic sleep health improved unevenly, with behavioral measures recovering faster than subjective satisfaction. Material deprivation strongly predicted slower improvement trajectories.
  7. E-learning matched face-to-face disaster medicine training in Lebanon
    Quasi-experimental study comparing e-learning and face-to-face disaster medicine education for 205 medical students in Lebanon found no difference in knowledge gains.
  8. Deep learning classified GPA using family and psychological factors
    Deep learning framework classifies undergraduate GPA by integrating family background and psychological factors, achieving 0.798 accuracy in identifying academic risk among Chinese college students.
  9. Emotional exhaustion showed the strongest link to psychological distress
    Meta-analysis of 29 studies examining burnout and psychological distress in U.S. postgraduate trainees reveals moderate correlation, with medical students showing highest risk and emotional.
  10. Physical activity linked to lower short video dependency in adolescents
    Study reveals physical activity reduces short video dependency in adolescents through enhanced psychological resilience and reduced anxiety and depression.
  11. Online health education improved COVID-19 knowledge and reduced anxiety
    Online health education delivered during prenatal care significantly improves COVID-19 knowledge and reduces pregnancy anxiety in first-time pregnant women during the post-pandemic period.
  12. COVID-19 changed emergency department care patterns in Germany
    Mixed methods study examining pandemic-driven changes in emergency department operations, staff experiences, and identified preparedness requirements for future health crises in German hospitals.
  13. Rohingya refugees showed strong natural immunity and fading vaccine immunity
    Study of antibody durability following SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, with implications for vaccination strategy in humanitarian settings.
  14. Burnout among Norwegian GPs increased from 2012 to 2024
    Burnout prevalence among Norwegian GPs increased markedly from 2012 to 2024. Work stress, job satisfaction, and sickness presenteeism emerged as key modifiable factors.
  15. Persistent post-COVID respiratory symptoms linked to several factors
    Cross-sectional study of 210 non-hospitalised adults identifies dysregulated breathing, deconditioning, and psychological distress as key factors in persistent post-COVID symptoms.
  16. I/R practice was linked to stronger student pharmacist engagement
    Qualitative evaluation of Intention/Reflection practice in APPE rotations demonstrates enhanced student engagement, confidence, and professional development in post-pandemic pharmacy education.
  17. Suicide prevention training improved preclinical medical students' preparedness
    Preclinical medical students' self-perceived preparedness for mental health crises significantly improved following integration of safeTALK suicide prevention training into curriculum.
  18. Media-linked fear spread rises with loss of awareness
    Mathematical model analyzing epidemic fear propagation dynamics incorporating psychological compartments, media influence, and interpersonal contact under COVID-19 parameterization.
  19. Parental vaccination strongly shaped uptake in adolescents with asthma
    Study examining vaccination attitudes and uptake among adolescents with asthma and their parents, revealing parental vaccination status as strongest predictor of immunization behavior.
  20. Sleep quality partly explains academic stress and psychological health
    Mediation analysis of academic stress and adolescent psychological health via sleep quality, with gender and grade as moderators in Chinese county-level populations.