Mental health self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective cohort study in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pandemic public health measures have affected mental health for many people. We sought to determine how people were managing their mental health concerns during the pandemic, and to identify worker characteristics where actions were more common.

Methods

A prospective cohort of 1646 Australians, who were in paid employment prior to the pandemic, completed a survey during 27 April- 26 July 2020 on changes in work, health, and actions taken to manage their mental health concerns. Descriptive statistics were calculated to determine actions taken to manage mental health concerns during the prior month, such as lifestyle changes, exercise, use of online resources, and talking to others. Regression models identify worker characteristics where actions were more common.<

SUBMITTER: Griffiths D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10782597 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature