Correction to: Experiences of living with mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a coproduced, participatory qualitative interview study

Gillard, Steve; Dare, Ceri; Hardy, Jackie; Nyikavaranda, Patrick; Olive, Rachel Rowan; Shah, Prisha; Birken, Mary; Foye, Una; Ocloo, Josephine; Pearce, Ellie; Stefanidou, Theodora; Pitman, Alexandra; Simpson, Alan; Lloyd‐Evans, Brynmor

doi:10.1007/s00127-021-02073-1

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“…When our findings about burdens and positive impacts are taken together, the treatment domain seems to be affected both negatively and positively. Negative experiences reported by our participants complement the findings of Burton et al (2021) and Gillard et al (2021) that for many people with mental health problems, access to mental healthcare was adversely affected due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, in our study, some participants found it more convenient to reach health professionals via online meetings.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

How did the Covid-19 pandemic affect individuals with schizophrenia from Turkey?

Karancı

İkizer

Aldemir

et al. 2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Serious mental illness, including schizophrenia, have been shown to be associated with psychosocial vulnerabilities in the face of adverse events. While individuals with schizophrenia might undergo many psychosocial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, they might also not be affected, or report increased subjective well-being. This suggests that it is important to understand diverse impacts and further understand the unique experiences. Methods: To capture how the pandemic affected them and how they handled the challenges if there were any in the initial and more recent phases of the pandemic, 18 individuals with schizophrenia living in Turkey were interviewed. Results: Thematic analysis of interviews resulted in four superordinate themes for both time points. Three themes related to the impact of the pandemic (i.e. burdens of COVID-19, positive impacts of COVID-19, no impact of COVID-19) indicated that they shared a number of challenges with the general population. Themes about the positive impacts and no impact also replicated the previous findings in this clinical population. One last theme named as facilitators of coping implied that the participants tried to deal with the burdens by using available resources, adapt to the changes in their daily living, and benefit from social interaction and support. Conclusions: To conclude, people with schizophrenia seem to be coping with challenges posed by the pandemic with diverse strategies and they seem to even experience psychological growth alongside with negative impacts. The individualized needs and potential for growth have pivotal implications for the management of the illness during the pandemic.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 75%

How did the Covid-19 pandemic affect individuals with schizophrenia from Turkey?

Karancı

İkizer

Aldemir

et al. 2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…Pre‐existing complex health conditions coupled with the lack of timely access to health and social support services during the pandemic, contribute to worsening the mental health problems, including alcohol and substance use of undeserved, mentally ill and socio‐economically excluded people (Martinelli & Ruggeri, 2020; Tsai & Wilson, 2020; Tucker et al, 2020; Volkow, 2020). Some studies found that living in inadequate or unsafe housing during the pandemic was associated with greater levels of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms (Fiorillo et al, 2020; Gillard et al, 2021; Jakovljevic et al, 2020). Further, the current emphasis on virtual health services presents concrete barriers for some socio‐economically excluded populations, widening existing health inequities (Beaunoyer & Dup, 2020; Gillard et al, 2021).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some studies found that living in inadequate or unsafe housing during the pandemic was associated with greater levels of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms (Fiorillo et al, 2020; Gillard et al, 2021; Jakovljevic et al, 2020). Further, the current emphasis on virtual health services presents concrete barriers for some socio‐economically excluded populations, widening existing health inequities (Beaunoyer & Dup, 2020; Gillard et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Differential impacts of COVID ‐19 and associated responses on the health, social well‐being and food security of users of supportive social and health programs during the COVID ‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Mejía-Lancheros

Alfayumi‐Zeadna

Lachaud

et al. 2022

Health Social Care Comm

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The effects of the coronavirus disease‐2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on the lives of underserved populations are underexplored. This study aimed to identify the impacts of the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated public health responses on the health and social well‐being, and food security of users of Housing First (HF) services in Toronto (Canada) during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic. This qualitative descriptive study was conducted from July to October 2020 in a subsample of 20 adults with a history of homelessness and serious mental disorders who were receiving HF services in Toronto. A semi‐structured interview guide was used to collect narrative data regarding health and social well‐being, food security and access to health, social and preventive services. A thematic analysis framework guided analyses and interpretation of the data. The COVID‐19 pandemic and response measures had a variable impact on the health, social well‐being and food security of participants. Around 40% of participants were minimally impacted by the COVID‐19 pandemic. Conversely, among the remaining participants (impacted group), some experienced onset of new mental health problems (anxiety, stress, paranoia) or exacerbation of pre‐existing mental disorders (depression, post‐traumatic stress disorder and obsessive‐compulsive disorder). They also struggled with isolation and loneliness and had limited leisure activities and access to food goods. The pandemic also contributed to disparities in accessing and receiving healthcare services and treatment continuity for non‐COVID‐19 health issues for the negatively impacted participants. Overall, most participants were able to adhere to COVID‐19 public health measures and get reliable information on COVID‐19 preventive measures facilitated by having access to the phone, internet and media devices and services. In conclusion, the COVID‐19 pandemic and associated response measures impacted the health, social well‐being, leisure and food security of people with experiences of homelessness and mental disorders who use supportive social and housing services in diverse ways.

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“…Results indicated that mental health was a fundamental concern, as the participants invoked their group's usual tight-knit nature to illustrate the extent of lockdown's impact on their well-being [30]. Other qualitative studies on young people's mental health during the pandemic, although not specifically focusing on ethnic minorities, nonetheless also note worrying patterns [31,32]. The scarcity of literature concentrating on first-hand experiences of minority ethnic groups throughout the Covid-19 pandemic highlights the need for more qualitative studies to truly understand how this pandemic has impacted this group.…”

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The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people from black and mixed-ethnic groups’ mental health: A qualitative study

Lenoir¹,

Wong²

2023

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Author Notes**This manuscript has been submitted for publication and is likely to be edited as part of the peer-review process. Correspondence regarding this paper should be addressed to Dr Keri Ka-Yee Wong, keri.wong@ucl.ac.uk**AbstractObjectivesThe Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups’ physical and mental health, especially young people and minority ethnic groups, yet little is known about how this is taking place and what support they would like. To address this gap, this qualitative study aims to uncover the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak on young people with ethnic minority backgrounds’ mental health, how this changed since the end of lockdown and what support they need to cope with these issues. Setting and ParticipantsTen 20-minute in-person semi-structured interviews were conducted with young people aged 12 to 17 years old from black and mixed-ethnic groups who regularly attend a community centre in West London.ResultsThrough Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, results indicated that the participants’ mental health was negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, with feelings of loneliness being the most common experience. However, positive effects were concurrently observed including improved well-being and better coping strategies post-lockdown, which is a testament to the young people’s resilience. That said, it is clear that young people from minority ethnic backgrounds lacked support during the Covid-19 pandemic and would now need psychological, practical and relational assistance to cope with these challenges. Conclusions Whilst future studies would benefit from a larger ethnically-diverse sample, this is a start. Study findings have the potential to inform future government policies around mental health support and access for young people from ethnic minorities, notably prioritising support for grassroots initiatives during times of crisis. Strengths and limitations •This qualitative interview study during Covid-19 gives voice to the experiences of young people from black and mixed-ethnic backgrounds in the UK•The in-person quality of the interviews helped build rapport between the researcher and the young people and sharing of sensitive issues around mental health access and support, increasing the results’ validity•This is a convenient sample, with girls and those aged 15 years and above being disproportionately represented in our data as they provided most of the answers. •The small sample size and lack of ethnic diversity limits the generalisability of the study to individuals from other ethnic minority groups.

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Correction to: Experiences of living with mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK: a coproduced, participatory qualitative interview study

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How did the Covid-19 pandemic affect individuals with schizophrenia from Turkey?

How did the Covid-19 pandemic affect individuals with schizophrenia from Turkey?

Differential impacts of COVID ‐19 and associated responses on the health, social well‐being and food security of users of supportive social and health programs during the COVID ‐19 pandemic: A qualitative study

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on young people from black and mixed-ethnic groups’ mental health: A qualitative study

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