Prevalence of symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, posttraumatic stress disorder, and psychological distress among populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and…

By Jude Mary Cénat, Camille Blais-Rochette, Cyrille Kossigan Kokou-Kpolou, P. Noorishad, Joana N. Mukunzi, Sara-Emilie McIntee, Rose Darly Dalexis, Marc-André Goulet, Patrick Labelle. Psychiatry Research, 2020

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Highlights • Infectious disease outbreaks are associated with mental health symptoms and disorders.• Pooled prevalence of depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, and psychological distress were 15.97%, 15.15%, 23,87%, 21.94%, and 13.29%, respectively.• No significant differences were observed for gender, geographical regions, and healthcare workers (except for insomnia, which was more prevalent among healthcare workers).• This study provides findings that will guide research and the development of better mental health programs during and after the pandemic.

Subfields: Clinical Psychology, Neurology

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