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ERIC Number: EJ1412349
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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EISSN: EISSN-2164-3989
Time Period Predicts Severity of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms among Individuals Exposed to COVID-19: Findings from a Southeastern U.S. University
Wesley B. Webber; W. Leigh Atherton; Kelli S. Russell; Hilary J. Flint; Stephen J. Leierer
Professional Counselor, v13 n3 p238-253 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to manage it have affected mental health around the world. Although early research on the COVID-19 pandemic showed a general decline in mental health after the pandemic began, mental health in later stages of the pandemic might be improving alongside other changes (e.g., availability of vaccines, return to in-person activities). The present study utilized data from a mental health service intervention for individuals at a southeastern university who were exposed to COVID-19 following the university's return to in-person operations. This study tested whether time period (August-September 2021 vs. January-February 2022) predicted individuals' likelihood of being mild or above in depression and anxiety ratings. Results showed that individuals were more likely to be mild or above in both depression and anxiety ratings during August-September of 2021 than January-February of 2022. Suggestions for future research and implications for professional counselors are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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