Does the covid-19 pandemic affect the mental health of the population?

This rapid review of published studies on mental health and COVID-19 performed by the Swedish Public Health Agency, found that mental health worsened during the pandemic so far, and that self-reported mental disorders increased. 14 studies were included in the review from the beginning of the pandemic, including countries with stricter restrictions than Sweden.

Original title: Påverkar covid-19-pandemin befolkningens psykiska hälsa?

Find the publication here.

Type
Governmental / Institutional / Public Health Statutory Body Document, Research
Theme
Communicable diseases, Mental health, addiction
Country
Europe, Sweden
Level
European
Year
2020


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