Poor mental health is associated with loneliness and boredom during Covid-19-related restriction periods in patients with pre-existing depression

Olié, Émilie; Dubois, Jonathan; Benramdane, Myriam; Guillaume, Sébastien; Courtet, Philippe

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2022.09.040

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“…Regarding the onset or exacerbation of depressive symptoms during confinement, most of the reviewed studies conclude that they increased during confinement [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 43 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 50 , 52 , 53 , 56 , 57 , 59 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 , 65 ]. However, some studies conclude that this increase occurred only at the beginning of the confinement [ 13 , 33 , 34 , 42 , 60 ], whereas others support a decrease [ 23 , 26 , 41 , 44 ] or no change in symptoms [ 49 , 51 , 54 , 55 , 58 ].…”

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“…This could be attributed to several factors, including disruptions in routine, limited social interactions, and increased stress related to remote learning or unemployment among younger individuals. Socio-demographic factors such as low educational level, economic concerns or low income, living alone or experiencing loneliness, job loss or unemployment during the pandemic, and fear of COVID-19 have also been consistently highlighted as predisposing factors to depressive symptoms [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 52 , 54 , 56 , 57 , 58 , 59 , 60 , 61 , 62 , 63 , 64 ]. These factors reflect the broader societal and economic impact of the pandemic, with individuals facing increased financial strain, social isolation, and uncertainty being more susceptible to depressive symptoms.…”

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“…Regular exercise has long been associated with improved mental health, and this finding emphasizes the importance of promoting physical activity, even in constrained environments. Other protective factors identified include being older or retired, having a higher educational level or socioeconomic status, and perceived social support [ 16 , 18 , 20 , 21 , 24 , 32 , 37 , 38 , 40 , 44 , 48 , 54 , 58 , 62 , 63 , 64 ]. These factors reflect the importance of stability, resources, and a supportive environment in mitigating the risk of depressive symptoms during confinement.…”

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Relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement and Worsening or Onset of Depressive Disorders

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Several studies indicate that the pandemic and associated confinement measures may have had an impact on mental health, producing the onset or persistence of symptoms such as stress, anxiety, depression, and fear. This systematic review aims to identify the factors influencing the onset or worsening of depressive symptoms during COVID-19-related confinement. Our systematic search produced 451 articles from selected databases, 398 of which were excluded based on established criteria, while 53 were selected for review. Most studies have reported an increase in the prevalence of depressive symptoms in the general population during the first weeks of confinement. The predominant risk factors associated with the appearance of depressive symptoms included female sex, low educational level, young age, economic difficulties, comorbidities, and a history of previous depressive episodes. People with a pre-existing diagnosis of depressive disorder generally experienced a worsening of their symptoms during confinement in most of the reviewed studies. Moreover, symptomatology persisted at higher levels post-confinement, without significant improvement despite relief in confinement measures. Therefore, ongoing evaluations of post-pandemic depressive symptoms are necessary to advance the knowledge of the relationship between pandemics and depression, allowing accurate conclusions and associations to be made.

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“…Whilst anxiety and insomnia can be identified as more severe measures, boredom and loneliness are less acute, but they are broad measures of mental disorders and could cause greater sadness, confusion, and anger among individuals. More recent studies on mental health provide evidence that both boredom and loneliness are closely associated with psychological distress, depression, and grief‐like symptoms among individuals (Hofer et al., 2022; Olié et al., 2022). Thus, both loneliness and boredom during crisis can manifest themselves into more severe mental health disorders if not treated early (Voitsidis et al., 2020).…”

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“…More recent studies on mental health provide evidence that both boredom and loneliness are closely associated with psychological distress, depression, and grief-like symptoms among individuals (Hofer et al, 2022;Olié et al, 2022). Thus, both loneliness and boredom during crisis can manifest themselves into more severe mental health disorders if not treated early (Voitsidis et al, 2020).…”

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Job loss and mental disorders: International evidence from the early stages of COVID‐19 outbreak

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Using a rich individual level dataset from six countries, we examine the relationship between job loss and mental disorders during the first phase of the COVID‐19 pandemic. We consider four indicators of mental disorders based on their severity, viz. anxiety, insomnia, boredom, and loneliness. We draw our conclusions based on two groups of countries that differ by the timing of their peak infections count. Using a logit and a two‐stage least squares (TSLS) regression methods, we find that the people who lost their jobs due to the pandemic are more likely to suffer from mental disorders, especially insomnia and loneliness. Additionally, people with financial liabilities, such as housing mortgages, are among those vulnerable to anxiety. Women, urban residents, youth, low‐income groups, and tobacco users are more prone to mental disorders. The findings from this research have significant policy implications on infectious disease control measures and mental health conditions due to lockdowns and social distancing.

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Longitudinal trajectories of anxiety and depression in subjects with different mental disorders after one year in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Poor mental health is associated with loneliness and boredom during Covid-19-related restriction periods in patients with pre-existing depression

Cited by 8 publications

References 57 publications

Relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement and Worsening or Onset of Depressive Disorders

Relationship between COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement and Worsening or Onset of Depressive Disorders

Job loss and mental disorders: International evidence from the early stages of COVID‐19 outbreak

Longitudinal trajectories of anxiety and depression in subjects with different mental disorders after one year in the COVID-19 pandemic

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