Associations between periods of COVID-19 quarantine and mental health in Canada

Daly, Zachary; Slemon, Allie; Richardson, Chris; Salway, Travis; McAuliffe, Corey; Gadermann, Anne M.; Thomson, Kimberly; Hirani, Saima; Jenkins, Emily

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113631

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“…In this study with repeated measurements we found positive relationships between contemplative practices and dealing with stress, and lower distress and depression, despite the multifaceted demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, which have been shown to produce adverse psychological outcomes in populations across the world ( El-Hage et al, 2020 , Huang and Zhao, 2020 , Marton et al, 2020 , Rossell et al, 2021 , Daly et al, 2021 , Charles et al, 2021 , Castellano-Tejedor et al, 2021 , Luo et al, 2020 ). These results suggest that CPB may play a salutogenic role and promote health in the face of adversity, although the specific mechanisms are unclear.…”

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confidence: 53%

“…A growing body of research from populations around the world suggests that a major consequence of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic is widespread mental health burden, including increased stress, distress, anxiety, depression, and problematic substance use ( El-Hage et al, 2020 , Huang and Zhao, 2020 , Marton et al, 2020 , Rossell et al, 2021 , Daly et al, 2021 , Charles et al, 2021 , Castellano-Tejedor et al, 2021 , Luo et al, 2020 ). More than fifty years of research has also shown that contemplative practices can support mental health and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and cope with or prevent illness ( Goleman and Davidson, 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, important questions emerge regarding the ability of contemplative practices to mitigate the negative mental health effects that have been observed ( El-Hage et al, 2020 , Huang and Zhao, 2020 , Marton et al, 2020 , Rossell et al, 2021 , Daly et al, 2021 , Charles et al, 2021 , Castellano-Tejedor et al, 2021 ). Health officials have faced a mounting challenge as “compliance fatigue” has emerged among a public struggling with social distancing guidance, including orders to reduce or eliminate trips outside of the home which have been shown to both dramatically reduce social contacts and present additional mental health concerns ( Daly et al, 2021 , Castellano-Tejedor et al, 2021 , Barari et al, 2020 , Armbruster and Klotzbücher, 2020 ). While global vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 get underway, orders to remain at home and socially distanced remain the primary non-pharmacological interventions available to policymakers wishing to slow the spread of the virus ( Cowling et al, 2020 ).…”

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Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Contemplative practice behaviors are associated with better mental health outcomes and compliance with shelter-in-place orders in a prospective cohort study

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Psychosocial health can influence the development and experience of several chronic diseases, and has been negatively affected for many individuals amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. To understand the impact of contemplative practices on emotional and mental health during COVID-19, the Stanford WELL for Life Study (US component), incorporated a series of additional surveys into its ongoing study. A total of 1,097 participants residing in California who responded to at least one of three COVID-19 surveys were included in this analysis. Linear and generalized mixed-effects regression models were used to investigate relationships between individual contemplative practice behaviors (CPB) (embodied observing meditation, non-reactive mindfulness meditation, self-compassion cultivation, cultivation of compassion for others) and four psychosocial outcomes measured in the original WELL questionnaire (resilience, dealing with stress, positive emotions, and negative emotions). In addition, the associations between CPB and depression, distress, and compliance with local Shelter-In-Place orders were also investigated. Participants who engaged in any contemplative practice reported significantly more resilience and positive emotions, dealing better with stress, lower distress, and were less likely to report an experience with depression in the last week. Similar findings held when CPB was modeled as a continuous variable. Significant interactions between the duration of the SIP and CPB were also observed for resilience and SIP compliance outcomes, indicating that steeper declines were observed among participants with little or no CPB across the study period. Further investigation into the potential protective benefits of CPB during times of major disruption and uncertainty is warranted.

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Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Contemplative practice behaviors are associated with better mental health outcomes and compliance with shelter-in-place orders in a prospective cohort study

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“…Lei et al showed that there is a significant difference in depression and anxiety prevalence between individuals affected and those unaffected by quarantine (22.4% and 12.9% compared to 11.9% and 6.7%, respectively) [ 5 ]. Other studies have shown that subjects who were in COVID-19 quarantine were more likely to experience adverse mental health effects in comparison to those who were not quarantined [ 8 , 9 ]. However, the affected groups are heterogenous.…”

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A Review of the Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Mental Health, with a Comparison Between the USA, Australia, and Poland with Taiwan and Thailand

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Coronavirus may have a negative impact not only on physical, but also on mental wellbeing. Despite the different approaches of countries to stop the spread of the virus and different infection rates, the dynamically developing pandemic has already affected the entire world. The consequences of the coronavirus for our mental health can be divided into those related to strategies for the prevention of infection, like isolation, quarantine, limitation of social contacts, and remote work, and those related to the direct impact of infection on our nervous system. This review aims to highlight the global effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on public mental health following social restrictions, to identify how infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) may have direct neurophysiological effects and to compare the impact on public mental health between the USA, Australia, and Poland with Taiwan and Thailand.

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“…Several studies from this and prior pandemics have demonstrated that socio-demographic characteristics and outbreak exposure are risk factors for the development of psychological distress among the general population [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 ]. In particular, specific factors—including younger age, female gender, longer lockdown conditions, and higher occurrence of positive cases among close relatives and friends—appear to predict worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Moreover, vulnerable groups, such as chronically ill patients, racial and ethnic minorities, and people with lower socio-economic status, have a higher risk of distress and worse psychological outcomes [ 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ].…”

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Stress, Burnout, and Resilience among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Emergency: The Role of Defense Mechanisms

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Prout

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The experience of working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 healthcare crisis has presented a cumulative traumatic experience that affects healthcare professionals’ well-being. Psychological resources such as resilience and adaptive defense mechanisms are essential in protecting individuals from severe stress and burnout. During September 2020, 233 healthcare workers responded to an online survey to test the impact of demographic variables, COVID-19 exposure, and psychological resources in determining stress and burnout during the COVID-19 emergency. Frontline workers reported higher scores for stress, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization (p < 0.001) as compared to colleagues working in units not directly serving patients with COVID-19. Mature defensive functioning was associated with resilience and personal accomplishment (r = 0.320; p < 0.001), while neurotic and immature defenses were related to perceived stress and burnout. Stress and burnout were predicted by lower age, female gender, greater exposure to COVID-19, lower resilience, and immature defensive functioning among healthcare professionals (R2 = 463; p < 0.001). Working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to provoke greater stress and burnout. On the other hand, resilience and adaptive defense mechanisms predicted better adjustment. Future reaction plans should promote effective programs offering support for healthcare workers who provide direct care to patients with COVID-19.

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Associations between periods of COVID-19 quarantine and mental health in Canada

Cited by 78 publications

References 46 publications

Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Contemplative practice behaviors are associated with better mental health outcomes and compliance with shelter-in-place orders in a prospective cohort study

Coping with the COVID-19 pandemic: Contemplative practice behaviors are associated with better mental health outcomes and compliance with shelter-in-place orders in a prospective cohort study

A Review of the Global Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Mental Health, with a Comparison Between the USA, Australia, and Poland with Taiwan and Thailand

Stress, Burnout, and Resilience among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Emergency: The Role of Defense Mechanisms

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