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- The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and sleep quality, highlighting high rates of anxiety, depression, and sleep disruptions caused by pandemic-related stress.
- Data were collected through online surveys in May 2020 from 2,541 adults aged 18-70 in Israel and the U.S., who reported significant mental health challenges linked to COVID-related stress.
- Results show that sleep disturbances mediate the relationship between COVID-related stress and mental health issues, emphasizing the need for accessible interventions to improve overall health and resilience for future crises.
Article Abstract
Objectives: The COVID-19 virus has resulted not only in high rates of morbidity and mortality across the globe, but in widespread mental health problems and sleep disruption, likely as a result of pandemic-related stressors. The current study examines associations among COVID-related stress, sleep quality, and mental health.
Design: Cross-sectional data were collected via online surveys in May 2020.
Participants: were 2541 community adults ages 18-70 from Israel (N = 1969) and the U.S. (N = 572).
Measurement: Participants completed measures of COVID-related stress, sleep quality, and symptoms of anxiety, depression and adjustment disorder.
Results: Participants reported high rates of depression and anxiety symptoms, adjustment difficulties, and poor sleep quality. In both countries, COVID-related stressors were associated with both anxiety and depression, and these associations were mediated by sleep disturbances.
Conclusions: These results support the role of sleep in mental health difficulties. Widespread, accessible, evidence-based interventions are urgently needed to improve health and mental health and to promote resilience in preparation for future global crises.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2021.02.006 | DOI Listing |
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