The association between COVID-19 WHO non-recommended behaviors with psychological distress in the UK population: A preliminary study. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ben-Ezra, Menachem; Cary, Neil; Goodwin, Robin
• Is Part Of: Journal of psychiatric research. Volume 130(2020)
• Page Start: 286
• Page End: 288
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Behaviors -- stress; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental Disorders -- Periodicals; Maladies mentales -- Périodiques; Psychiatry; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.08.012
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3956

Abstract

Abstract: The novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the WHO to warn of the risk of potentially disruptive behaviors. However, the association between maladaptive actions and mental health has not been empirically assessed. A national study of 1293 participants from the UK recorded location, underlying medical conditions and non-recommended behaviors along with psychological distress. Elevated psychological distress was associated with living in London, underlying medical conditions and practicing non-recommended behaviors. Findings suggest that medical authorities should address the association between psychological distress and adoption of potentially maladaptive behaviors.