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 and mental health Researchers have been aware of the link between COVID and mental health struggles since the early days of the pandemic. The connection appears to be bidirectional, meaning that people with certain mood disorders are at greater risk of developing severe COVID, which is why they were cleared for booster shots before the general public, and that people who are infected are at greater risk of developing mental health issues. “We’re not certain why this is, but one of the leading hypotheses is that the virus can enter the brain and disturb cellular and neuron pathways, leading to mental health disorders.” Notably, the new BMJ study found that people who’d been infected with the coronavirus were 80% more likely than those who weren’t to be experiencing symptoms of brain fog, such as forgetfulness and confusion.

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Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows
4 months ago

Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows

CNN  

Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained counselor, or visit the 988 Lifeline website. CNN — Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, …

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 …

Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy
1 year, 4 months ago

Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy

Hindustan Times  

The silent retreat of Covid-19 in early 2022 also marked the fading of elevated health concerns globally. The pandemic also disrupted access to mental health services, which were generally ignored in the global efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. In a WHO survey, 121 of 130 participating countries “reported disruptions in one or more services for mental, neurological …

Long COVID link to mental health conditions prompts federal advisory
1 year, 6 months ago

Long COVID link to mental health conditions prompts federal advisory

LA Times  

Federal health officials have identified a number of mental health conditions associated with long COVID, prompting them to issue an advisory to help doctors treat patients suffering from the syndrome. Pittman said he’s seen patients who have long COVID but feel as though their other doctors haven’t listened to them — “they don’t feel like they’ve been taken seriously.” Other …

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 …

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 …

THIS, more than comorbidities like cancer, makes ‘Long COVID’ extremely risky
2 years, 2 months ago

THIS, more than comorbidities like cancer, makes ‘Long COVID’ extremely risky

Live Mint  

There are severe COVID signs and symptoms that can last for months or even years, and it’s called ‘Long COVID’. Surprisingly, these stressors affected ‘Long COVID’ more than physical comorbidities like a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, asthma and cancer. ‘Long COVID’ raises the issue of the significance of recognising and treating mental health problems, making it …

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being
2 years, 2 months ago

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being

Firstpost  

Across the world a staggering 10.5 million children have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19, and 7.5 million have been orphaned. We all — including civil society organisations, governments, corporations and other partners — have a duty of care to support children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, and a critical part of that …

The mental health effects of living with long COVID
2 years, 3 months ago

The mental health effects of living with long COVID

LA Times  

Sandhya Kambhampati, a data reporter on the Los Angeles Times Data Desk, holds a painting she did while coping with long COVID. There were days when I had to make calls to get the earliest available appointments, do interviews, go to one or two doctor’s appointments and analyze data, as well as manage my day-to-day life. Rest is crucial after …

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 …

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 …

Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions like dementia and seizures after two years: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions like dementia and seizures after two years: Study

Hindustan Times  

Increased risk of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as dementia and seizures is still higher two years after COVID-19 compared to other respiratory infections, suggests an observational study of over 1.25 million patient health records published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions like dementia and seizures after two years: Study Since the COVID-19 …

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 …

Neurological and psychiatric risk after Covid? See what Lancet study shows
2 years, 4 months ago

Neurological and psychiatric risk after Covid? See what Lancet study shows

Live Mint  

Covid patients are at increased risk of neurological and psychiatric conditions two years after COVID-19 compared to other respiratory infections, a study shows. An observational study of over 1.25 million patient health records published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, "Increased risk of neurological and psychiatric conditions such as dementia and seizures is still higher two years after COVID-19 compared to …

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 …

Post Covid mental illnesses on rise: How to spot symptoms; treatment options
2 years, 6 months ago

Post Covid mental illnesses on rise: How to spot symptoms; treatment options

Hindustan Times  

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, personality changes and other such mental health issues post Covid? There are a number of people who are reporting psychiatric disorders post their recovery and mental health experts are advising people to work on healthy lifestyle as well as treatment including psychotherapy and medications. There are a number of people who are reporting psychiatric …

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now
2 years, 6 months ago

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your favorite Instagram influencer can post about self-care all day, showing glamorous pictures of bubble baths and retreats. According to Cook, SEL would include increased access to and education on mental health resources and strategies, from coping mechanisms like deep breathing to increased school staff training to handle social and emotional concerns. Paid mental wellness days and …

The Biggest COVID Issues People Bring Up In Therapy
2 years, 6 months ago

The Biggest COVID Issues People Bring Up In Therapy

Huff Post  

Fiordaliso via Getty Images Therapists have been helping many of their clients work through and process COVID-related problems. “With the kids, some of the biggest things we’re seeing is general increased anxiety, depression, a lot of worry about school, and a lot of kids really got off track during COVID and do not feel like they’ve been able to recover,” …

'Half of COVID-19 survivors show one symptom even two years after infection'
2 years, 7 months ago

'Half of COVID-19 survivors show one symptom even two years after infection'

Firstpost  

According to a Lancet study, fatigue or muscle weakness were the symptoms most often reported and fell from 52 per cent at six months to 30 per cent at two years Beijing: More than half of people hospitalised with COVID-19 still have at least one symptom two years after they were first infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to the …

This is SERIOUS! 50 per cent hospitalised COVID patients continue to suffer after 2 years
2 years, 7 months ago

This is SERIOUS! 50 per cent hospitalised COVID patients continue to suffer after 2 years

India TV News  

Two years after infection with Covid-19, half of the patients who were admitted to the hospital still have at least one symptom, according to the study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. This is especially the case for participants with long Covid, who typically still have at least one symptom including fatigue, shortness of breath, and sleep difficulties two years …

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 …

Post-COVID Psychosis Is Real. Here's What To Know About It.
2 years, 9 months ago

Post-COVID Psychosis Is Real. Here's What To Know About It.

Huff Post  

Caia Image via Getty Images From the very beginning of the pandemic, it has been clear that COVID can have as profound an impact on mental health as it does on physical well-being. Mental health experts have known for some time that people with schizophrenia or mood disorders, like depression, may be at greater risk for getting really sick if …

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 …

5 New Things We Learned About COVID In February 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

5 New Things We Learned About COVID In February 2022

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING What we know about COVID-19 seems to change by the minute. The Pfizer vaccine is less effective at preventing omicron infections in kids 5 to 11 In late February, we got new data about how well the Pfizer vaccine — the only COVID vaccine approved for children ages 5 to 11 — held up in that age …

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 …

COVID-19 is changing our brains and making some of us rethink our lives, experts say
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 is changing our brains and making some of us rethink our lives, experts say

ABC  

There's a collective comedown we experience at this time of year, when the festivities and holidays of Christmas, the new year and Australia Day are over. "Essentially our brains have lived through two years of extreme threat and anxiety", says Susan Rossell, a professor of cognitive neuropsychology at Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology. "Some rites of passage like Schoolies week …

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 …

COVID-19 infection doubles the risk of psychiatric diagnoses
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 infection doubles the risk of psychiatric diagnoses

Daily Mail  

COVID-19 infection leads to increased risk of fatigue, sleep problems and psychiatric issues long after patients are diagnosed with their initial illness, a new study finds. A Covid infection can lead to long-term fatigue, sleep issues, and psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression, a new study finds Patients who tested positive for Covid were more likely to be diagnosed …

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, …

Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study
3 years, 2 months ago

Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study

Hindustan Times  

The greater number of deaths amongst those with mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities has been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study based on more than 160,000 patients, led by King's College London has revealed. Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study Before the pandemic, the rates of mortality in those with severe mental …

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO
3 years, 2 months ago

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO

India Today  

The world missed most of the mental health targets in 2020 and has failed to provide people with mental health services amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a World Health Organisation report released on Friday. In 2020, just 51 per cent of WHO’s 194 member states reported that their mental health policy or plan was in line with international and …

Covid-19 patients suffered from psychosocial issues: Study
3 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19 patients suffered from psychosocial issues: Study

Hindustan Times  

People diagnosed with Covid-19 suffered from a range of psychosocial problems, a study conducted by the National Disaster Management Authority in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences has found. Apart from health problems, there were also financial concerns and stigma that induced emotional reactions like stress, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, fear, sadness and hopelessness, the study has found. Psychosocial …

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 …

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health
3 years, 2 months ago

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers speaks at the national convention on mental health and psychiatry in Paris on Tuesday. Psychology appointments in France will be funded by the government starting next year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday, amid growing awareness and concern about the importance of mental health. Acknowledging both the psychological impact of government COVID restrictions and past government …

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 …

Covid giving rise anxiety, depression in people, communication is key: Doctors
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid giving rise anxiety, depression in people, communication is key: Doctors

Hindustan Times  

The unexpected death of a loved one, loss of livelihood or difficulties in coping with the day-to-day stresses brought about by Covid-19 and related restrictions have led to an increase in anxiety and depression among people, said experts on World Suicide Prevention Day. The problem is that such help is not easily accessible and the stigma attached to mental health …

In COVID lockdown record numbers are turning to Lifeline, these are the people picking up the call
3 years, 4 months ago

In COVID lockdown record numbers are turning to Lifeline, these are the people picking up the call

ABC  

The volunteers manning Lifeline's crisis hotline have noticed an interesting trend — an increase in first-time callers who say they've never felt the need to use the service before. "It's people who never thought they would be in a position where they would need to access Lifeline for support," Liz, 57, says. "I can be anywhere and Lifeline's name will …

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 …

As COVID restrictions ease, will we see a rise in other viruses?
3 years, 4 months ago

As COVID restrictions ease, will we see a rise in other viruses?

Al Jazeera  

Summer for medics is usually the time we get a brief respite from seeing patients with common respiratory viruses. But the COVID-19 pandemic has meant people wearing masks, social distancing, and not really mixing with those outside their households; this has led to a drop in the number of cases of common respiratory viruses such as colds and flu – …

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 …

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