Psychiatry research
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Psychiatry research · Aug 2020
Factors associated with depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptomatology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Clinical implications for U.S. young adult mental health.
This study sought to identify factors associated with depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptomatology in U. S. young adults (18-30 years) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional online study assessed 898 participants from April 13, 2020 to May 19, 2020, approximately one month after the U. ⋯ Most respondents had high levels of social support; social support from family, but not from partner or peers, was associated with low levels of depression and PTSD. Compared to Whites, Asian Americans were less likely to report high levels across mental health symptoms, and Hispanic/Latinos were less likely to report high levels of anxiety. These factors provide initial guidance regarding the clinical management for COVID-19-related mental health problems.
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Psychiatry research · Aug 2020
Burnout and somatic symptoms among frontline healthcare professionals at the peak of the Italian COVID-19 pandemic.
Italy is among the most severely hit nations in terms of hospital patients' overload, and its healthcare workforce is struggling to cope with challenges that could threaten their own wellbeing. In this scenario, understanding the health-related consequences of COVID-19 outbreak on Italian frontline healthcare professionals is urgent. ⋯ Italian healthcare professionals reported relevant work-related psychological pressure, emotional burnout and somatic symptoms. This result requires attention as previous studies showed that emotional distress is associated with long-lasting effect on professionals' health, including risk of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Psychiatry research · Aug 2020
Comment LetterCOVID-19 online surveys need to follow standards and guidelines: Comment on "Does COVID-19 pandemic affect sexual behaviour? A cross-sectional, cross-national online survey" and "Binge watching behavior during COVID 19 pandemic: A cross-sectional, cross-national online survey".
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Psychiatry research · Aug 2020
Psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown among students and workers of a Spanish university.
The aim of this study was to analyze the psychological impact of COVID-19 in the university community during the first weeks of confinement. A cross-sectional study was conducted. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) was employed to assess symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. ⋯ Students from Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences & Law showed higher scores related to anxiety, depression, stress and impact of event with respect to students from Engineering & Architecture. University staff presented lower scores in all measures compared to students, who seem to have suffered an important psychological impact during the first weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. In order to provide timely crisis-oriented psychological services and to take preventive measures in future pandemic situations, mental health in university students should be carefully monitored.