Author:
Rose Garfin Dana,Estes Kayley D.
Abstract
Abstract
Direct exposure (e.g., loss of life, personal illness); media-based exposure; secondary stressors (e.g., job loss, reduced wages); and mitigation efforts (e.g., social distancing) associated with COVID-19 have led to a public mental health crisis. A number of types of losses (e.g., self, purpose, experiences, and normalcy) have contributed to negative outcomes for many people. Common risk factors include younger age, type of exposure, gender, minority status, and pre-COVID-19 physical and mental health problems. Yet individual factors and emerging resources (e.g., telehealth online self-care apps) have the potential to increase resilience and recovery for individuals grappling with the psychological effects of COVID-19-related distress (collective resilience is discussed in Chapter 21 of this volume). Because long-term effects of COVID-19 are likely, longitudinal, rigorous, population-based research is necessary to understand responses over time. Lessons learned for health officials and future research ideas are offered.
Publisher
Oxford University PressNew York
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