Changes in household debt due to COVID-19 and mental health concerns among adults in Ontario, Canada.

Yeshambel T NigatuTara Elton-MarshallHayley A Hamilton

Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2022)

Household debt during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important determinant of health. Individuals who reported an increase in household debt due to COVID-19 were more likely to report serious mental health concerns including suicidal ideation. This suggests that debt-related interventions may be needed to alleviate the adverse effects of indebtedness on health.

Keyphrases

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coronavirus disease
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mental illness
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