College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
COVID-19, Mood Disorders, Stress, Psychological Stress
Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about restrictions on social interactions, altered work settings/job losses, decreased access to groceries and essentials, and more
With strict prevention measures and isolating quarantine experiences, it was anticipated that the lockdown would have psychological effects
Some contributing psychological stressors included duration of quarantine, fear of infection, boredom, lack of supplies, inadequate information, and finances
This study aimed to quantify and evaluate any change in mood disorder diagnoses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
Disciplines
Health Services Research | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental Disorders | Psychiatric and Mental Health
Included in
Health Services Research Commons, Mental Disorders Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons
Analyzing the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mood Disorders in Patients
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about restrictions on social interactions, altered work settings/job losses, decreased access to groceries and essentials, and more
With strict prevention measures and isolating quarantine experiences, it was anticipated that the lockdown would have psychological effects
Some contributing psychological stressors included duration of quarantine, fear of infection, boredom, lack of supplies, inadequate information, and finances
This study aimed to quantify and evaluate any change in mood disorder diagnoses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic