Prevalence, Demographic, and Clinical Correlates of Likely PTSD in Subscribers of Text4Hope during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Reham ShalabyMedard Kofi AduTaelina AndreychukEjemai Amaize EboreimeApril GusnowskiWesley VuongShireen SuroodAndrew J GreenshawVincent Israel Opoku Agyapong

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

This paper presents findings on the prevalence of likely PTSD and identified vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our results support the proposal that public health advice should incorporate mental health wellness campaigns aiming to reduce the psychological impact of pandemics.

Keyphrases

public health
mental health
risk factors
posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
depressive symptoms
mental illness
sleep quality