A longitudinal investigation of COVID-19 pandemic experiences and mental health among university students

CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that specific aspects of the pandemic experience may be influencing internalizing symptoms and alcohol/substance use in college students, pointing to potential avenues for targeted support and intervention.PRACTITIONER POINTS: A range of factors may influence university student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who expect the pandemic will continue to impact daily life further into the future maybe more likely to report stress symptoms. Disruption due to the pandemic and limited confidence in the federal government's response may be associated with depression symptoms. Alcohol and substance use are associated with lower COVID-19 guideline adherence in university students.PMID:34850405 | DOI:10.1111/bjc.12351
Source: The British Journal of Clinical Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research