Pandemic increased anxiety, depression by a quarter: A'dam researchers
2 years, 8 months ago

Pandemic increased anxiety, depression by a quarter: A'dam researchers

NL Times  

Psychological complaints like anxiety and depression increased by a quarter worldwide in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, according to researchers from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the World Health Organization. The researchers call the information now known about the coronavirus' impact on mental health "just the tip of the iceberg." "This is a wake-up call for all countries to pay more attention to mental health," said Professor Marit Sijbrandij, one of the involved researchers. However, many people worldwide "still cannot get the care and support they need for both pre-existing and newly developed mental illnesses," the researchers noted.

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People with migraine were at high risk of depression during pandemic
1 month ago

People with migraine were at high risk of depression during pandemic

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental health of older adults living with migraines, according to a study by the University of Toronto. "People with migraines are already vulnerable to mental health challenges like depression," said senior author Esme Fuller-Thomson, director of the Institute for Life Course & Ageing. "Increased discord and reduced access to coping mechanisms, like social interactions …

Depression was rising among young people in Southern California. COVID made it worse
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Depression was rising among young people in Southern California. COVID made it worse

LA Times  

New data from Southern California children, teens and young adults show that rising rates of depression and anxiety increased further during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children, teens and young adults in Southern California had been grappling with rising rates of depression and anxiety for years before the pandemic. Among 1.7 million young patients who were part of the Kaiser Permanente Southern …

Are people more afraid of illness these days?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Are people more afraid of illness these days?

Salon  

When COVID-19 began to spread around the world, municipalities did all they could to stop the spread of the deadly virus, shutting down businesses, cancelling events, and telling everyone to stay home except for necessities. Related Mpox outbreak shines light on global health disparities “There was a surge in respiratory viruses in children, with RSV and influenza, as well as …

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2024 15:33 IST - 5 MINS READ Meghana AT, a theatre artist from Mumbai, is the creator of an interactive show “Plan B/C/D/E”. He also urged parents, relatives, and teachers to abstain from a “running commentary” on the students’ performance, saying it invites “negative comparisons” and is “detrimental to student’s mental well-being”. The pandemic “has fundamentally …

Year Ender 2023: Mystery pneumonia to dengue, diseases that made headlines this year
1 year ago

Year Ender 2023: Mystery pneumonia to dengue, diseases that made headlines this year

Hindustan Times  

Vector-borne diseases and respiratory infections ruled the roost in 2023 even as newer and milder strains of Covid-19 kept trickling in. Dengue outbreaks in many parts of the world including India due to global warming and excessive rainfall were reported apart from other vector-borne illnesses like zika and chikungunya. In 2023, a spectrum of diseases captured headlines globally, highlighting the …

No evidence of mental health ‘tsunami’ during COVID-19 pandemic: study
1 year, 9 months ago

No evidence of mental health ‘tsunami’ during COVID-19 pandemic: study

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 21, 2023 14:29 IST - 4 MINS READ The COVID-19 pandemic may not have been as damaging to people’s mental health as once thought, a new study has indicated. Overall, the pandemic caused minimal changes in depression, anxiety, and mental health symptoms among the general population compared to times before the pandemic. Same s*** different year Brett …

Only slight decrease in mental health problems among young people after lockdowns
1 year, 9 months ago

Only slight decrease in mental health problems among young people after lockdowns

NL Times  

The proportion of young people with mental health complaints has decreased only slightly since the end of the last coronavirus lockdown in early 2022. While the percentage of young people with psychological problems fell that summer, it rose back up again last autumn, according to Dutch public health institute RIVM. The percentage of adults with mental health complaints or suicidal …

Mental health issues nurses in India faced during COVID-19
1 year, 9 months ago

Mental health issues nurses in India faced during COVID-19

The Hindu  

February 24, 2023 05:07 pm | Updated 05:07 pm IST As part of frontline health care workers, nurses treated COVID-19 patients and helped them recover during the pandemic, although many of these personnel themselves faced several mental health issues due to the prevailing situation, especially during the second wave, a study has found. The study paper published in Indian Journal …

Coronavirus pandemic slowed Dutch population growth
1 year, 10 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic slowed Dutch population growth

NL Times  

The coronavirus pandemic slowed down the growth of the Dutch population. At one point, growth was halved because more people died than were born and because fewer people could move to the Netherlands, Statistics Netherlands reported. The whole world was in lockdown, and migration - the Netherlands’ primary source of population growth - came to a standstill. In a review …

Spike in depression among French youth has links with Covid-19, reveals study
1 year, 10 months ago

Spike in depression among French youth has links with Covid-19, reveals study

Firstpost  

The study found that 20.8 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds reported having experienced a depressive episode in the last 12 months, compared with 11.7 per cent in the previous survey conducted in 2017 Paris: A major French mental health study has found a huge rise in the number of young people reporting depression, with the most likely cause seen …

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says
1 year, 10 months ago

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

LA Times  

Players on the Stanford women’s soccer team wear warmup jerseys with “Mental Health Matters” on their backs and a butterfly patch on their sleeves to remember late goalie Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier in the year. The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, …

Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study
2 years ago

Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study

Hindustan Times  

When compared to people who avoided COVID-19 in the same time period, individuals who reported having COVID in early 2020 were also 1.67 times more likely to have clinically significant levels of anxiety after 13 months. Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study More than 3,000 UK individuals, representing a cross-section of the general public, were polled …

1 in 8 adult experienced depression for first time during pandemic: Research
2 years ago

1 in 8 adult experienced depression for first time during pandemic: Research

Hindustan Times  

One in eight older persons in Canada, according to recent large-scale research that included more than 20,000, experienced their first episode of depression during the epidemic. 1 in 8 adult experienced depression for first time during pandemic: Research The analysis of responses from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, which gathered information from participants for an average of seven years, …

COVID pandemic made people meaner, lazier: Study
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID pandemic made people meaner, lazier: Study

Firstpost  

The Big Five personality traits—agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, and openness were examined by psychologists to see how the pandemic affected humans The coronavirus pandemic has been going on for more than two years, and things just seem generally worse. The Big Five personality traits—agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, and openness were examined by psychologists to see how the pandemic affected us. …

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems

NL Times  

Illness absenteeism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. But the share of people calling in sick due to mental health problems - psychological absenteeism - has risen sharply, NU.nl reports based on figures from health and safety service providers HumanCare Capital and ArboNed. “The share of absenteeism for mental health reasons is increasing further in the total number of sick …

What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long Covid’
2 years, 3 months ago

What moves us ‘closer to the unfortunate finish line of getting long Covid’

CNN  

CNN — You may have up to a 50% higher risk of developing long Covid-19 if you suffer from common psychiatric issues such as anxiety or depression, a recent study found. “We found participants with two or more types of psychological distress before infection had a 50% higher risk of getting long Covid,” said study coauthor Dr. Siwen Wang, a …

More young people, especially women, prescribed anti-depressants in pandemic
2 years, 3 months ago

More young people, especially women, prescribed anti-depressants in pandemic

Dutch News  

More young people, especially women, have been prescribed anti-depressants during the coronavirus pandemic, according to care research group Nivel. The body studied prescriptions and use of medicine between March 2020 and 2022, and found that Dutch young people were more likely to be prescribed anti-depressants in the second lockdown at the end of 2020 and start of 2021. ‘It seems …

More young people, especially women, prescribed anti-depressants in pandemic
2 years, 3 months ago

More young people, especially women, prescribed anti-depressants in pandemic

Dutch News  

More young people, especially women, have been prescribed anti-depressants during the coronavirus pandemic, according to care research group Nivel. The body studied prescriptions and use of medicine between March 2020 and 2022, and found that Dutch young people were more likely to be prescribed anti-depressants in the second lockdown at the end of 2020 and start of 2021. ‘It seems …

Stress, anxiety boost chances of getting long Covid: Study
2 years, 3 months ago

Stress, anxiety boost chances of getting long Covid: Study

Hindustan Times  

Depression, anxiety, worries about the pandemic and other sources of distress prior to getting Covid-19 may increase the chance of developing persistent “long-haul” symptoms, a Harvard University study found. What Experts Know About ‘Long Covid’ and Who Gets It Psychological distress has been linked to longer and more severe illness after respiratory tract infections, and it might drive the kind …

Stress, anxiety increase chances of getting long Covid: What new study says
2 years, 3 months ago

Stress, anxiety increase chances of getting long Covid: What new study says

Live Mint  

A Harvard University study has found that depression, anxiety, worries about the pandemic and other sources of distress prior to getting Covid-19 may increase the chance of developing persistent “long-haul” symptoms. What experts know about ‘long Covid’ and who is at risk of getting it: The Harvard researchers in the study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry Psychological informed …

Catching Covid Increases Risk of Neurological And Psychiatric Disorders, Says Latest Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Catching Covid Increases Risk of Neurological And Psychiatric Disorders, Says Latest Study

News 18  

People with a history of Covid-19 infection face increased risks of developing some neurological and psychiatric conditions up to two years after infection, found a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. According to an observational study of over 1.25 million patient health records who were diagnosed with Covid-19, there is an elevated risk of developing some neurological and psychiatric …

How to cope with mental health issues triggered by Covid
2 years, 5 months ago

How to cope with mental health issues triggered by Covid

India Today  

The pandemic has triggered a mental health tsunami worldwide. Initially, this caused a sense of panic, which stoked a strong sense of uncertainty and affected our mental well-being.” Medical experts confirm receiving more patients with complaints of anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, fear, sleep disturbance, constant worry and recurring fears of either contracting Covid-19 or losing their loved ones. Its …

As US reaches one million COVID deaths, how are Americans coping?
2 years, 7 months ago

As US reaches one million COVID deaths, how are Americans coping?

Al Jazeera  

The torrent of coronavirus deaths, along with prolonged social isolation and financial hardship, have traumatised many. “Seeing that blow-by-blow of continuous death every single day would debilitate anyone,” Marlow told Al Jazeera. They’d be better off without me.” And she is far from alone: the collective stress, grief and trauma of the pandemic has had an undeniable effect on mental …

Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes Linked To Severe Covid: First-Of-A-Kind Study In Lancet
2 years, 9 months ago

Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes Linked To Severe Covid: First-Of-A-Kind Study In Lancet

ABP News  

New Delhi: Severe Covid-19 is linked to an increase in the risk of long-term adverse mental health effects, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The researchers of the study observed symptom-prevalence of depression, anxiety, Covid-19 related distress, and poor sleep quality among people with and without a diagnosis of Covid-19 from zero to 16 months, …

Patralekha Chatterjee | Don’t treat the pandemic like yesterday’s story, yet
2 years, 9 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Don’t treat the pandemic like yesterday’s story, yet

Deccan Chronicle  

The Covid-19 pandemic is no longer a compelling newsmaker. Hunger Watch 2, a survey commissioned by India’s Right to Food Campaign and the Centre for Equity Studies between December 2021 to January 2022, found that 66 per cent of the 6,500 respondents across 14 states who had been interviewed had experienced a fall in their incomes as compared to the …

Two years of Covid: Stress, domestic violence and depression also saw multiple waves
2 years, 9 months ago

Two years of Covid: Stress, domestic violence and depression also saw multiple waves

Hindustan Times  

PUNE The last two years taught that the Covid-19 pandemic was not only biological but also psycho-social. The two years of lockdown, pandemic and illnesses have also highlighted the psychological and social Impact of the virus infection and this often-neglected aspect needs to be studied thoroughly. “ The two years of the pandemic saw a diverse range of reactions which …

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO

India Today  

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus now under control and life returning to normal, a new report from the World Health Organisation paints a grim picture when it comes to mental health. The pandemic also had an impact on the availability of mental health services as the report flagged gaps in provisions to include mental health and psychosocial support in …

Your Risk Of A Mental Health Disorder Increases After COVID
2 years, 10 months ago

Your Risk Of A Mental Health Disorder Increases After COVID

Huff Post  

Jackyenjoyphotography via Getty Images New research published this week shines a light on another group of people whose mental health and well-being have been hit particularly hard over the past two years: people infected with COVID-19. “We need to acknowledge this reality and address these conditions now before they balloon into a much larger mental health crisis.” The connection between …

Covid-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study

Hindustan Times  

As the COVID-19 pandemic entered into its third year, countless people have undergone varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. Overall, the study found that people who had COVID-19 were 60 per cent more likely to suffer from mental health problems than those who were not infected, leading to increased use of prescription medication to treat such problems …

COVID-19 linked with increased risk of mental health disorders up to one year after infections, says US study
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 linked with increased risk of mental health disorders up to one year after infections, says US study

Firstpost  

More than 403 million people globally and 77 million in the US have been infected with the virus since the pandemic started Washington: COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study. The researchers then followed all …

Half of young people experience mainly negative effects from Covid crisis
3 years ago

Half of young people experience mainly negative effects from Covid crisis

NL Times  

Nearly half of young people think that the coronavirus crisis mainly negatively affected their lives. The researchers submitted a questionnaire to over 8,000 young people aged 12 to 25 from early February to mid-April this year. Over a quarter of young people in education missed going to class or the lecture hall. Almost half of the young people in education …

Depression in times of Covid: One in 10 adults suffer from mental health issues in India
3 years ago

Depression in times of Covid: One in 10 adults suffer from mental health issues in India

India Today  

A deterioration in mental health among the average Indian has been a matter of concern for psychologists and social scientists for long. “Three major diseases viz, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and renal conditions and neglect in regard to mental health conditions have of late shown worrisome trends,” according to the Niti Aayog’s ‘Heath Care in India Vision 2020’. Post Covid-19, governments …

Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study
3 years ago

Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study

Hindustan Times  

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far worse, according to new research from McMaster University. Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study The study was published in the journal Nature Aging. Using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, a …

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline
3 years, 2 months ago

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline

News 18  

Grief, memories of those who passed away due to Covid-19, insomnia, and behavioural changes among children — these are some of the top concerns discussed by callers on the 24×7 helpline set up by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru. “The other peak was achieved in June 2021 — during the second wave — when around …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

Mental Health Pandemic is Real, Needs as Much Attention as COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Mental Health Pandemic is Real, Needs as Much Attention as COVID-19

News 18  

He was 65 years old and had pain all over his body. Unicef’s – The State of the World’s Children 2021, On My Mind Report – released a few days ago addressed the mental health of children for the first time in 75 years. With more than 4 lakh deaths across India, thousands would need mental health support. At Latur, …

Covid pandemic leading to rise in mental health problems in Indore
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid pandemic leading to rise in mental health problems in Indore

India Today  

Covid-19 not only affects our body but also mental stability. The health department of Indore has recorded the number of mental illness patients rising from 300 in a month in 2019 to 600 in 2020 and an average of 800 in the year 2021. Dr Nidhi Jain Bukharia, Psychiatrist at Indore district hospital told Times of India that the hospitals …

Pandemic has affected poor more: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
3 years, 3 months ago

Pandemic has affected poor more: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the Covid-19 pandemic has severely dented inclusivity across countries. In the medium to long-run, both efficiency and equity will greatly matter for sustainable growth and macroeconomic performance.” The impact of pandemics could be a lot more asymmetric by affecting the vulnerable segments more. Overall, there are evidences across countries …

Has the Delta variant changed the symptoms of COVID-19?
3 years, 3 months ago

Has the Delta variant changed the symptoms of COVID-19?

Al Jazeera  

A wider range of symptoms are associated with the Delta variant. Plus, how misinformation about vaccines has divided us, new information about Long COVID in children and how to know if the pandemic has impacted your mental health. Tiredness But results from the Zoe COVID Symptom study which monitors the symptoms of millions of people who test positive for the …

COVID-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers, study says
3 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic had psychosocial impact on healthcare workers, study says

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research has revealed that increase in the work volume and intensity, manifestations of stigma and additional responsibilities of healthcare workers, who had to adapt to new protocols and adjust to the 'new normality' amid the COVID-19 pandemic, had a psychosocial impact on them. According to the study published in the …

Netherlands hit mental health low point in first half of 2021
3 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands hit mental health low point in first half of 2021

NL Times  

In the first half of this year, 15 percent of Netherlands residents aged 12 or older were struggling with their mental health - the highest percentage since Statistics Netherlands started keeping track of mental health in 2001. Particularly the proportion of people who felt gloomy and depressed and the proportion who described themselves as less happy increased in the last …

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives, especially our mental health. About 2500 prescriptions every month, as opposed to 1750 prescriptions per month in the pre-pandemic era, are being given to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, and other related symptoms,” says Dr Kushal Banerjee, a senior homeopath from Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic. Experts feel …

Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll
3 years, 4 months ago

Doctors reveal 'staggering' mental health crisis as 'pandemic fatigue' takes toll

ABC  

A surf club identity on the Gold Coast has spoken publicly about his battle with "pandemic fatigue" in a bid to help others who are suffering in silence. Key points: Gold Coast surfing identity Steve Edgar reveals his battle with "pandemic fatigue" A Brisbane GP says 50 per cent of patients have pandemic-related mental health issues The waiting time to …

Study discusses psychological consequences of Covid on healthcare
3 years, 4 months ago

Study discusses psychological consequences of Covid on healthcare

Deccan Chronicle  

Bonn: A new study has highlighted the protective factors that can help people cope with the severe strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study conducted by the University of Bonn is based on a large joint online survey at the University Hospitals Bonn, Erlangen, Ulm, Dresden, and Cologne, which also involves many other hospitals in Germany. "Alongside physicians and …

How has the pandemic affected mental health?
3 years, 4 months ago

How has the pandemic affected mental health?

The Hindu  

Throughout the pandemic, some people have experienced mood swings, irritability, and other symptoms of depression. We've also found that excessive looking for news and scrolling for news on COVID was related to declines in mental health, so it really does depend on how you're using social media. If it is making it really difficult to carry out your activities, things …

Coronavirus | Post-Covid Stress Disorder: All you need to know
3 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus | Post-Covid Stress Disorder: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Covid-19’s second wave may have ebbed but Post Covid Stress Disorder has only increased India’s silent anxiety pandemic of anxiety and stress burden on public health which stood close to 150 million before the pandemic hit us. Dr Manu Tiwari, Consultant Psychiatrist at Noida's Fortis hospital shares his views on firstly identifying and then coping with post traumatic stress disorder …

Pandemic-related financial stress causing health problems in NL
3 years, 6 months ago

Pandemic-related financial stress causing health problems in NL

NL Times  

Financial stress due to the coronavirus crisis is causing health problems among Netherlands residents, including anxiety disorders, depression, and insomnia, Wijzer in Geldzaken, an advisory body for the Ministry of Finance, said in a report. The Ministry of Finance therefore believes now is the time to look at how financial stress-related health problems can best be treated, or prevented all …

From panic attacks to obsessive compulsive disorders, how COVID-19 has taken a toll on mental health
3 years, 6 months ago

From panic attacks to obsessive compulsive disorders, how COVID-19 has taken a toll on mental health

Firstpost  

In the second wave, many people have been struggling to cope with the loss of loved ones, not being able to perform their final rites, the helplessness of not finding oxygen or beds, etc At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, started a national helpline for COVID-related mental health issues. …

Pandemic left majority of care workers physically and mentally exhausted
3 years, 6 months ago

Pandemic left majority of care workers physically and mentally exhausted

NL Times  

A majority of nurses, caregivers and doctors suffer from physical or mental complaints 15 months after the start of the coronavirus crisis. Burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder are lurking," Bianca Buurman of medical organization V&VN told NOS. In a joint study, V&VN and the Federation of Medical Specialists surveyed some 7,000 healthcare professionals on their well-being. The research also found …

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