Psychological Distress and Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress in Response to the COVID-19 Health Emergency in a Mexican Sample.

Leivy Patricia González-Ramírez Reyna Jazmín Martínez Arriaga Martha Alicia Hernández-Gonzalez Jose María De La Roca-Chiapas

Published in: Psychology research and behavior management (2020)

During phase 2 of the COVID-19 outbreak in Mexico, we observed the presence of psychological distress and post-traumatic stress symptoms in over a quarter of the population. This investigation may guide mental health interventions and policies towards the groups that are most vulnerable to the impacts of the social and lifestyle changes taking place in Mexico due to COVID-19.

Keyphrases

mental health
coronavirus disease
public health
sars cov
healthcare
sleep quality
physical activity
emergency department
cardiovascular disease
mental illness
stress induced
metabolic syndrome
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
weight loss
type diabetes
social media
health promotion
human health