Activity engagement and psychological distress among Holocaust survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yoav S BergmanRuth MaytlesMaya Frenkel-YosefAmit Shrira

Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2021)

The study highlights the importance of daily planning and activity engagement for Holocaust survivors with high PTS levels in reducing psychological distress. Clinicians are urged to take this factor into account when dealing with the psychological effects of COVID-19 on survivors and on traumatized older adults in general.

Keyphrases

young adults
physical activity
social media
sleep quality
coronavirus disease
sars cov
palliative care