The association between COVID-19 WHO non-recommended behaviors with psychological distress in the UK population: A preliminary study

Menachem Ben-Ezra, Neil Cary, Robin Goodwin

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)286-288
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Psychiatric Research
Volume130
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2020

Keywords

  • Behaviors
  • COVID-19
  • stress

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