Pandemics and Clinical Psychology

Taylor, Steven

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818697-8.00164-3

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“…They almost always focus on trying to reduce people's stress and fear, increase their confidence and help people change their perceptions of the epidemic so that they can overcome the mental problems mentioned above. Resilience is the ability to successfully adapt to anxiety and stress during a pandemic [9]. People with low resilience might become lonely.…”

Section: Treatmentmentioning

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The effect of COVID-19 on mental health condition of people and treatment in China

Sun

2023

TNS

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COVID-19 is a virus-borne infectious disease that causes severe acute respiratory syndrome and was first found in Wuhan, China. It was widely spread all over the world and caused a huge number of deaths. Beyond that, the COVID-19 epidemic has also had a huge impact on the mental state of the population. People's mental state may become more negative. These negative mental conditions would likely trigger some unpleasant behavior. Thus, it is necessary to pay more attention to the mental effect of the pandemic. The aim of this article is to introduce the symptoms of each mental disorder separately, suggest some possible consequences when these symptoms occur, and discuss the possible factors that will influence these disorders. Then, this research will indicate some treatments and suggestions.

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, online self-guided cognitive-behavioral interventions, empathy-focused telephone calls online cognitive-behavioral reappraisal exercises, etc. [9]. These remote treatments provide people with a more convenient way to receive interference.…”

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The effect of COVID-19 on mental health condition of people and treatment in China

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2023

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“…Overall, these findings highlight the importance of understanding the psychosocial impact of pandemics at the public mental health level. Despite significant differences in disease characteristics and sociocultural context, numerous psychological phenomena have been consistently observed across pandemics throughout human history, such as the 1889 Russian flu pandemic, 1918 Spanish flu pandemic and the current COVID-19 pandemic (Taylor, 2021). Examples of such phenomena include increased anticipatory anxiety, the rise of conspiracy theories, xenophobia, panic buying, protests over government mandates and an increase mental health concern (Taylor, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A pandemic is characterized by a global-scale infectious disease outbreak (Taylor, 2021). Pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, are likely to increase in prevalence in our modern society due to the rapidly growing human population, ease of international mobility and predicted changes in disease dynamics due to climate change (Taylor, 2021).…”

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“…A pandemic is characterized by a global‐scale infectious disease outbreak (Taylor, 2021). Pandemics, such as the COVID‐19 pandemic, are likely to increase in prevalence in our modern society due to the rapidly growing human population, ease of international mobility and predicted changes in disease dynamics due to climate change (Taylor, 2021). While the physical health impacts of pandemics are undeniably devastating, it is becoming recognized that the psychological impacts are in fact greater as they are more widespread and enduring than the physical symptomatology of such diseases (Taylor, 2019).…”

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Predictors of psychological distress during self‐isolation

Kent

Kilby

2022

Psychol Psychother

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Objectives Global pandemics, such as the current COVID‐19 pandemic, are predicted to increase in prevalence in the future. Transmission suppression techniques such as social distancing and stay‐at‐home restrictions have introduced an abundance of additional stressors while simultaneously reducing our capacity to cope with stress, thus increasing the collective burden of the pandemic. Numerous psychosocial factors have been identified to protect against distress in difficult circumstances. However, it is unknown whether these factors will continue to be protective in the pandemic context. Design The aim of the current study was to determine whether locus of control (LOC), coping style or self‐compassion were debilitating or protective factors towards psychological well‐being (depression, anxiety, stress and positive and negative affect) during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods In the current study, Australian adults (N = 176) completed a longitudinal online survey (two time points, 2 weeks apart) incorporating measures of demographics, locus of control, coping, self‐compassion (measured at T1), depression, anxiety, stress and positive and negative affect (measured at T1 and T2) throughout June–August 2020, during the height of lockdown in Australia. Results Multiple regression analyses suggested that avoidant coping was predictive of increases in stress and negative affect across time points. Additionally, self‐compassion was predictive of increased positive affect across time points. Conclusions These results suggest that the pandemic context represents a unique stressor, demanding a distinctive set of strategies and psychosocial characteristics to cope. Interventions targeted at reducing avoidant coping behaviours and promoting self‐compassion may contribute to improvements in psychological well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic as well as future pandemics.

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