Abstract
The novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the WHO to warn of the risk of potentially disruptive behaviors. However, the association between maladaptive actions and mental health has not been empirically assessed. A national study of 1293 participants from the UK recorded location, underlying medical conditions and non-recommended behaviors along with psychological distress. Elevated psychological distress was associated with living in London, underlying medical conditions and practicing non-recommended behaviors. Findings suggest that medical authorities should address the association between psychological distress and adoption of potentially maladaptive behaviors.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 286-288 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Psychiatric Research |
Volume | 130 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2020 |
Keywords
- Behaviors
- COVID-19
- stress