Corona virus has serious effects on youth mental health, research

Corona virus has serious effects on youth mental health, research


According to a study, the global epidemic Corona virus has serious effects on the mental health of young people. The epidemic, which has affected the world socially and economically, has increased the level of clinical depression in young people.

The study, published in the journal Psychiatric Research, found that in addition to increasing the level of clinical depression, there has been a decrease in alcohol use among young people due to the epidemic.

In this unique study from the University of Surrey, 259 young people were surveyed before the outbreak, in the fall of 2019, after which their levels of depression, anxiety and anxiety improved during the initial lockdown in May-June 2020. , Alcohol use and sleep quality were reviewed.

This suggests that the corona virus has had a psychological effect on these young people, with the most depressive symptoms.

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