ArticleInternational journal of methods in psychiatric research2022
COVID-19 and mental health among at-risk university students: A prospective study into risk and protective factors.
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- eHealth tools use and mental health: a cross-sectional network analysis in a representative sample.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Do Social Support and Loneliness Influence Emerging Adults' Mental Health during the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic?Brain sciences · 2023Article
- Student-led occupational performance coaching in a university setting.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2023Article
- Mental distress and well-being of university students amid COVID-19 pandemic: findings from an online integrative intervention for psychology trainees.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Mental health and wellbeing of further and higher education students returning to face-to-face learning after Covid-19 restrictions.PloS one · 2023Article
- Mental Health of Medical Students Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic: a 3-Year Prospective Study.Medical science educator · 2022Article
- COVID-19 and mental health among at-risk university students: A prospective study into risk and protective factors.International journal of methods in psychiatric research · 2022Article
- The relationship between dimensions of empathy and symptoms of depression among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Somatic Symptoms, Anxiety, and Depression Among College Students in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic has confronted young adults with an unprecedented mental health challenge. Yet, prospective studies examining protective factors are limited.
methodsIn the present study, we focused on changes in mental health in a large sample (N = 685) of at-risk university students, which were measured before and during the pandemic. Network modeling was applied to 20 measured variables to explore intercorrelations between mental health factors, and to identify risk and protective factors. Latent change score modeling was used on a subset of variables.
resultsThe main findings indicate that (1) mental health problems increased at group level, especially depression-anxiety and loneliness; (2) emotional support during the COVID pandemic was associated with smaller increases in loneliness and depression-anxiety; (3) COVID-related stress predicted increases in depression-anxiety; (4) loneliness acted as a bridge construct between emotional support and changes in mental health.
conclusionTo mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of young adults, is it recommended to focus on interventions that strengthen internal resources (stress-regulating abilities) and reduce loneliness.
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