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. 2022 Jan 19;12(1):961.
doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-05042-z.

COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life

Tonya Cross Hansel  1 , Leia Y Saltzman  2 , Pamela A Melton  2 , Tanisha L Clark  2 , Patrick S Bordnick  2
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COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life

Tonya Cross Hansel et al. Sci Rep. .

Abstract

In addition to concern about physical health consequences of COVID-19, many researchers also note the concerning impact on behavioral health and quality of life due to disruption. The purpose of this paper is to explore pathways of COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life. We found increased anxiety, depression, and alcohol misuse and that the pandemic exacerbated prior problems. Further community indicators also lead to poorer behavioral health and overall decreased quality of life. The nature of COVID-19 and vast reach of the virus suggests that behavioral health concerns should take a primary role in pandemic recovery.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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COVID-19 Behavioral Health Model.
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