Prevalence and Risk Factors for Anxiety and Depression in Patients With COVID-19 in Wuhan, China
Conclusions
This study demonstrates a high prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with COVID-19 at the peak of the epidemic in Wuhan, China. The identification of demographic, clinical, and social factors may help identify health care professionals to provide psychological care as part of treatment for patients with COVID-19 and other life-threatening infectious diseases. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine)
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Health Behavior Model of Personality in the Context of a Public Health Crisis
Conclusions
Individuals who are less agreeable are at higher risk for noncompliance with behavioral mandates, suggesting that health messaging can be meaningfully improved with approaches that address these individuals in particular. These findings highlight the strong theoretical and practical utility of testing long-standing psychological theories during real-world crises. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine)
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
State-Level Stay-at-Home Orders and Objectively Measured Movement in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions
Stay-at-home orders were associated with greater social distancing but accounted for only part of this behavioral change. Research on behavior change would be useful to determine additional interventions that could support social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine)
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Heart Rate Reactivity to Acute Psychological Stress Predicts Higher Levels of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions
Diminished heart rate responses (i.e., lower physiological arousal) to acute psychological stress before the COVID-19 pandemic significantly predicted reported PTSD symptoms during the crisis. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine)
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased likelihood of mental health problems among pregnant and postnatal women. Over a quarter of the pregnant and postpartum women in China had depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the negative health impact of depression, preventive measures, regular mental health screening, and medical checkups are needed with the goal to reduce the risk of depression in this vulnerable population during a pandemic. (Source: Psychosomatic Medicine)
Source: Psychosomatic Medicine - May 1, 2021 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
