ArticleJournal of affective disorders reports2021
A cross-sectional survey of activities to support mental wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Easing anxiety symptoms through leisure activities during social isolation: Findings from nationally representative samples.PloS one · 2024Article
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily rhythms.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2023Article
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- Association between Stress and Physical Fitness of University Students Post-COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2023Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on Physical Activity and Psychological Distress in Adults with Asthma.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Life in lockdown: a longitudinal study investigating the impact of the UK COVID-19 lockdown measures on lifestyle behaviours and mental health.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Protective effects of physical activity on mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic.PloS one · 2022Article
- Measuring the Effects of Social Isolation and Dissatisfaction on Depressive Symptoms during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Moderating Role of Sleep and Physical Activity.Brain sciences · 2021Article
- Mental Health and the Role of Physical Activity During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, public health restrictions such as social distancing, isolation and self-quarantine have been implemented for several months. Because of these restrictions, in-person contact with friends, family, and mental health supports had been limited, potentially impacting mental wellbeing.
objectivesIn this study, we examined the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of adults and investigated the types of activities people engage in to manage and maintain their mental health.
methodsAn online survey was circulated in Canada and had a total of 221 participants from September 24 to December 8, 2020.
resultsThe majority of participants were females (73.2%), between the ages of 18 and 34 (51.1%), and employed full-time (56.1%). Individuals who are unemployed and those with an annual income less than $25,000 had the highest scores in depression, anxiety and psychological distress. Around 19.4% of the sample scored above the cutpoint for depression, which is higher compared to a pre-pandemic population prevalence of 4.7%. Similarly, higher prevalence of anxiety and distress symptoms were observed: 16.3% of the sample had moderate anxiety symptoms compared to a pre-pandemic population prevalence of 11.6%; and 37.7% of the sample had moderate distress symptoms compared to a pre-pandemic population prevalence of 20%.
conclusionsOur findings suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the mental health of many adults and that individuals engage in a wide range of activities that may maintain and promote mental wellness during the pandemic, such as exercising, reading, and listening to music.
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