Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of men experiencing homelessness: A cross-sectional study in Osaka, Japan
Masahiro Michinaka,
Akira Sai,
Taro Yamauchi
Abstract:The novel coronavirus infectious disease (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted not only our physical health but also mental health, including increasing depressive and anxiety symptoms. In particular, socially and physically vulnerable populations, such as people experiencing homelessness (PEH), may be more likely to have their mental health worsened by the pandemic due to having more difficulty meeting basic human needs. Therefore, this study aims to assess the impact of COVID-19 on mental health of the… Show more
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