Mental Health Impact of COVID-19

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What was the greatest online learning challenge faced by college students during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • Course material accessibility
  • Technological literacy
  • Learning environment at home (correct)
  • Mental health issues

Which mental health problem was most commonly reported among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic?

  • Insomnia
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (correct)
  • Anxiety

What harmful behavior can excessive stress in frontline workers lead to?

  • Enhanced productivity
  • Increased physical fitness
  • Substance use disorders (correct)
  • Better time management

Which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as a challenge faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic?

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According to WHO, prolonged exposure to excessive stress can lead to which of the following?

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Which mental health disorder was ranked immediately after PTSD among healthcare workers during the pandemic?

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What is a reported impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college students aside from learning challenges?

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What emotion is NOT specifically mentioned as experienced by frontliners during the pandemic?

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What demographic showed larger reductions in anxiety or depression symptoms after COVID-19 vaccination?

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Which group reported greater mental health challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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What psychological problems were predominantly noted in children during the pandemic?

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Which gender showed no significant difference in distress levels during the pandemic?

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What was a notable finding regarding the vaccination effect on young people's mental health?

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What factor is likely linked to greater anxiety and uncertainty for younger adults during the pandemic?

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What key issue was highlighted for individuals with pre-existing mental illnesses during the pandemic?

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What percentage of surveyed Filipinos expressed distrust in available vaccines?

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What problematic behavioral symptoms were observed in children with pre-existing issues during the pandemic?

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Who initially isolated OCD from neurasthenia?

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Flashcards

Common mental health problems of frontliners

Insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and stress are commonly reported mental health issues faced by healthcare workers during crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frontline worker mental health impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare workers' mental health, with insomnia being the most prevalent issue, followed by anxiety, PTSD, depression, and stress.

PTSD in healthcare workers

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was a prominent mental health concern reported by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with anxiety, depression and distress.

Stress impact on frontliners

Prolonged and excessive stress can have several adverse effects on the emotional and mental well-being of frontline workers, including burnout, common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD), unhealthy behaviors (substance use), and reduced productivity.

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Insomnia in frontliners

Insomnia is frequently reported as a primary mental health challenge among healthcare workers, particularly during demanding periods.

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Mental health challenges in college students

College students faced various learning challenges, largely related to their home environments and less to technology. Learning quality and student mental health were significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 and Learning Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic created learning challenges for college students,primarily tied to their home learning environments.

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Pandemic stress on students

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the learning experience and mental health of students.

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COVID-19 vaccination anxiety reduction

COVID-19 vaccination is associated with lower anxiety and depression in individuals with lower education, rental housing, no telework and children at home.

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Mental health of young people post-vaccination

Mental health of young people did not significantly improve after widespread COVID-19 vaccination in Austria and Turkey.

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Youth COVID-19 impact

Younger adults and females experienced adverse impacts from the COVID pandemic.

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Filipino vaccine distrust

A large majority of surveyed Filipinos distrust COVID vaccines, their effectiveness, and cost.

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Pandemic-related child mental health

Anxiety, depression, irritability, and fear of COVID-19 are common new-onset issues in children during the pandemic, with pre-existing issues more likely to worsen.

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Pre-existing mental illness pandemic impact

Mental health services are needed due to increased mental health symptoms for those with pre-existing mental illnesses during pandemics.

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Student and unemployed COVID stress

Students and unemployed people are particularly vulnerable to COVID-related stress impact.

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COVID-19 age cluster analysis

Age clusters (16-35 and 36+) showed that the younger group had more depression, anxiety, and stress.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) origins

OCD was separated from neurasthenia by Freud and Pierre Janet

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Pierre Janet's OCD theory

Pierre Janet proposed that OCD patients have a specific personality type (psychasthenia) marked by anxieties, excessive worries, and doubt

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Study Notes

Mental Health During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Student Learning Challenges: Online learning challenges varied, with home learning environments posing the greatest hurdles and technological literacy being the least. The pandemic significantly impacted learning experience and student mental health.

  • Healthcare Workers: Insomnia was the most prevalent mental health concern among healthcare workers, followed by anxiety, PTSD, depression, and stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was the most common mental health disorder, followed by anxiety and depression. Lack of protective equipment, low pay, and a lack of respect contributed to these issues. Workers faced high pressure, stress, and anxiety.

  • Stress Impact: Excessive, prolonged stress negatively impacts frontline workers' emotional and mental well-being. It can lead to burnout, common mental disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD), unhealthy behaviors (tobacco, alcohol, substance use), absenteeism, reduced productivity, and increased suicide risk.

Vaccination and Mental Health

  • Vaccination and Mental Health: COVID-19 vaccination was associated with reduced anxiety or depression, especially for those with lower education levels, who rent, don't telework, or have children.

  • Vaccination Impact on Young People: The mental health of young people did not significantly improve after widespread vaccination promotion in Austria and Turkey. Age may affect this impact, with younger groups facing increased uncertainty and anxiety due to future planning difficulties.

  • Vaccine Mistrust: A significant portion of Filipinos distrust available vaccines, expressing concerns about cost, efficacy, potential emerging strains, and authenticity.

Lockdown and Mental Health

  • Children’s Mental Health: Anxiety, depression, irritability, boredom, inattention, and COVID-19 fear were prevalent new-onset psychological problems in children. Pre-existing behavioral problems (like autism and ADHD) were likely to worsen.

  • Existing Mental Illnesses: Mental health services need more support during pandemics for individuals with pre-existing mental illnesses.

  • Vulnerable Groups: Students and the unemployed were highly vulnerable to COVID-related stress, its impact on mental health, with no significant difference in distress between genders.

Other Mental Health Issues

  • Specific Mental Health Conditions: Anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms were present in younger age groups during lockdowns, exhibiting poorer psychological well-being compared to older age groups.
  • Historical Context: Freud and Pierre Janet differentiated OCD from neurasthenia. Janet proposed that obsessional patients had an abnormal personality (psychasthenia) and used similar techniques to modern behavioral therapy for successful treatment.

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