Publication Title
PLoS One
Document Type
Article
Abstract/Description
Our findings highlight that individuals with mental health conditions reported more psychological distress. Specifically, feeling depressed, anxious, lonely, and hopeless were triggered and exacerbated as a result of the pandemic and may have long-term effects on general well-being and productivity. Therefore, our findings have important implications on the need to include mental health promotion as part of pandemic response efforts. This includes developing policies and allocating funding so as to ensure sustainable mental health interventions and support, public and provider education on the importance of screening for mental health issues.
Department
Psychology and Special Education
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0289533
Volume
18
Issue
8
ISSN
1932-6203
Date
8-4-2023
Citation Information
Wachira, Elizabeth; Chavan, Bhakti; Nganga-Good, Carolyn; and Kingori, Caroline, "The Association Between COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors and Mental Health Conditions" (2023). Faculty Publications. 13.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/educ-faculty-publications/13
