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Investigating Mental Health of US College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Journal of Medical Internet Research · 2020 · Vol. 22(9) · pp. e22817–e22817
Xiaomei Wang✉(Texas A&M University)Sudeep Hegde(Texas A&M University)Changwon Son(Texas A&M University)Bruce Keller(Texas A&M University)Alec Smith(Texas A&M University)Farzan Sasangohar(Houston Methodist)
Abstract
The proportion of respondents showing depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal thoughts is alarming. Respondents reported academic-, health-, and lifestyle-related concerns caused by the pandemic. Given the unexpected length and severity of the outbreak, these concerns need to be further understood and addressed.
COVID-19 and Mental HealthHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutLong-Term Effects of COVID-19AnxietyMental healthStressorPandemicDepression (economics)Coping (psychology)Cross-sectional studyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Clinical psychologyPublic health
MeSH terms
BetacoronavirusCOVID-19SARS-CoV-2AdolescentAdultAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHealth SurveysHumansMaleMental HealthPneumonia, ViralStress, Psychological
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