Personnel Well-Being in the Helsinki University Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic-A Prospective Cohort Study.

In March 2020, strict measures took place in Finland to limit the COVID-19 pandemic. Majority of Finnish COVID-19 patients have been located in southern Finland and consequently cared for at [...]

Increased Psychological Distress during COVID-19 and Quarantine in Ireland: A National Survey.

The emergence of the coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) resulted in a global pandemic. The psychological impact of an epidemic is multifaceted and acute, with long-term consequences.A cross-sectional online survey-based design was [...]

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 [...]

Association between SARS-CoV-2 infection, exposure risk and mental health among a cohort of essential retail workers in the USA.

To investigate SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) infection and exposure risks among grocery retail workers, and to investigate their mental health state during the pandemic.This cross-sectional study was conducted in [...]

Handwashing and Detergent Treatment Greatly Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load on Halloween Candy Handled by COVID-19 Patients.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and potential public health implications, we are publishing this peer-reviewed manuscript in its accepted form. The final, copyedited version of the paper will be available [...]

Mental Health Problems of HIV Healthcare Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Interactive Effects of Stressors and Coping.

HIV healthcare providers might be vulnerable to mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guided by the stress and coping paradigm, the current study aimed at examining the interactive effects [...]

Psychological impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on dental students: A nationwide study.

Public mental health concerns have been raised during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the psychological impact of the pandemic on dental [...]

How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives: A study of psychological correlates across 59 countries.

This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social restrictions or quarantines on the mental health of the global adult population.A sample of 6,882 individuals (Mage  = 42.30; [...]

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in healthcare workers after the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak: A survey of a large tertiary care hospital in Wuhan.

This study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and assessed mental illness via an online survey among healthcare workers (HCWs) at the Central Hospital of Wuhan after [...]

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on help-seeking behaviors in individuals suffering from eating disorders and their caregivers.

To describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on help-seeking behaviors among individuals with eating disorders and caregivers.We analyzed service utilization data from the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC). [...]