COVID-19-related media consumption and posttraumatic stress symptoms in US military veterans: A nationally representative, longitudinal study

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Psychological consequences among veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

Shaoli Li et al.

Summary: While many studies have examined the psychological impact of COVID-19 on the general population and healthcare workers, there has been less focus on veterans. This study reviewed existing literature and found that veterans experienced significantly higher rates of mental health issues during the pandemic, including alcohol use, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), stress, loneliness, and suicide ideation. Risk factors for negative consequences included pandemic-related stress, poor family relationships, lack of social support, financial problems, and preexisting mental disorders, while higher household income and greater community interaction and support were found to be protective factors. Overall, addressing the mental health effects of COVID-19 on veterans should be a priority.

PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH (2023)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Doomscrolling During COVID-19: The Negative Association Between Daily Social and Traditional Media Consumption and Mental Health Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Matthew Price et al.

Summary: The research highlights the negative impact of regularly viewing social media during the ongoing traumatic event of the COVID-19 pandemic. It suggests that alternative coping strategies should be recommended to reduce the potential harm on mental health caused by excessive exposure to pandemic-related media.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA-THEORY RESEARCH PRACTICE AND POLICY (2022)

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Disparities in COVID-19 Outcomes by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status A Systematic-Review and Meta-analysis

Shruti Magesh et al.

Summary: This study found that members of racial and ethnic minority groups had higher risks of COVID-19 positivity and disease severity. Furthermore, socioeconomic determinants were strongly associated with COVID-19 outcomes in racial and ethnic minority populations.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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