Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers.

In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and [...]

The Impact of Substance Use Disorder on COVID-19 Outcomes.

The goal of this study was to examine the impact of substance use disorder on the risk of hospitalization, complications, and mortality among adult patients diagnosed as having COVID-19.The authors [...]

Social Capital and Mental Health among Older Adults Living in Urban China in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic.

Although social capital has been found to be an important social determinant of mental health in later life, research on social capital in the context of COVID-19 and the interplay [...]

Does Physical Activity Matter for the Mental Health of University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Research indicates that university and college students are at higher risk of experiencing mental health problems than other populations. This study aims to examine the relationship between Physical Activity (PA) [...]

Online University Counselling Services and Psychological Problems among Italian Students in Lockdown Due to Covid-19.

Introduction: With the advent of Covid-19, Italian university students were overwhelmed by fear of the pandemic and the social restrictions of the lockdown phase, with all didactic activity provided online. [...]

Emergency Department Psychiatric Observation Units: Good Care and Good Money?

The boarding of Psychiatric Emergency Department patients continues to be a crisis across our country. As healthcare leaders navigate the challenges of COVID -19 there is an amplified urgency for [...]

A rapid assessment of migrant careworkers’ psychosocial status during Israel’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Israel hosts nearly 70,000 migrant careworkers. Migrant careworkers work and live with populations extremely vulnerable to the novel Coronavirus, including the elderly and people with pre-existing physical conditions. This rapid [...]

Why Severe COVID-19 Patients Are at Greater Risk of Developing Depression: A Molecular Perspective.

The prevailing evidence suggests that patients with severe COVID-19 seem to have an overreaction of the immune system demonstrating exacerbated levels of inflammation caused by a “cytokine storm.” At this [...]

Associations of Social Isolation with Anxiety and Depression During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic: A Survey of Older Adults in London, UK.

The COVID-19 pandemic is imposing a profound negative impact on the health and wellbeing of societies and individuals, worldwide. One concern is the effect of social isolation as a result [...]

Protecting Youth Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Challenging Engagement and Learning Process.

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing extensive morbidity and mortality and is fueling psychological distress across populations. Early evidence has shown an increase in anxiety, depression and sleep problems in [...]