Psychological factors associated with COVID-19 related anxiety and depression in young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ye Eun LeeJun Ho SeoShin Tae KimSumoa JeonChun Il ParkSe Joo KimJee In KangPublished in: PloS one (2023)
The results showed that health anxiety was a risk factor for both COVID-19 related anxiety and depression in young adults. Loneliness was the strongest predictor of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings highlight the importance of identifying vulnerable individuals and encouraging psychological counselling and social connections to reduce the burden of psychiatric disorders during the pandemic.