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Although the COVID-19 pandemic has affected rates of mental health amongst most western cultures, the people within these demographics are likely to be impacted by historical, social and biological factors that have led to high levels of depression and anxiety irrespective of COVID-19. [74]
Children also exhibit neurological or mental health symptoms associated with COVID-19, although the rate of severe disease is much lower among children than adults. [45] Children with COVID-19 appear to exhibit similar rates as adults for loss of taste and smell. [45]
The pandemic has also negatively impacted mental health globally, including increased loneliness resulting from social distancing [14] and depression and domestic violence from lockdowns. [15] As of June 2020, 40% of U.S. adults were experiencing adverse mental health symptoms, with 11% having seriously considered to attempt suicide. [16]
But exclusive data from a recent survey shows that Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Filipino American mental health: More than half of respondents reported anxiety, depression and worrying ...
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted Indigenous settlements (in the U.S.) particularly hard. A range of factors disproportionately impacted indigenous settlements perpetuating poverty, food insecurity, strain on community health, family strain, socioeconomic struggle, and poor physical as well as mental health status.
Many mental health professionals are concerned with the impacts of COVID-19 on a younger generation which has already reported staggering levels of depression, anxiety, and suicide even before the pandemic. [42] Students already coping with mental health conditions have been more susceptible to the mental health impacts of COVID-19.
Of 195 students interview surveyed at a large university, their findings show that there is an increased concern in mental health of these students. [31] During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who were not connected to the internet lost access to health care and education. Production in all industries was seriously harmed. [32] [33] [34] [35]
These are the latest in a series of lung-related health concerns that have plagued Francis, and it’s a reminder for older adults to take respiratory infections seriously — even if you’re not ...