1. COVID-19 behavioral health and quality of life.
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Hansel, Tonya Cross, Saltzman, Leia Y., Melton, Pamela A., Clark, Tanisha L., and Bordnick, Patrick S.
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QUALITY of life ,COVID-19 ,ANXIETY ,PANDEMICS - 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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