Covid-19 and Mental Health
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread anxiety, stress, and worry among people of all ages. It led to a significant increase in psychological distress and even suicidal thoughts. The pandemic also resulted in acute panic, anxiety, obsessive behaviors, paranoia, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to disruptions in treatment plans during lockdowns. Particularly, young adults (ages 18 to 24) reported higher rates of anxiety and depression symptoms during the epidemic (56%).