COVID-19 pandemic linked to millions of additional cases of depression and anxiety
In short: A systematic review of 48 studies found that the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a significant global increase in mental health disorders. Researchers observed that higher daily infection rates and reduced human mobility were linked to higher prevalence of both major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, with females and younger populations being more heavily affected.
The researchers performed a meta-regression on data from 48 studies that met specific inclusion criteria. They estimated that the pandemic resulted in an additional 53.2 million cases of major depressive disorder and 76.2 million cases of anxiety disorders globally. However, the study's findings are based on a limited number of studies that met the strict criteria for population representativeness.
The study also found that areas experiencing the highest infection rates and lowest mobility saw the largest increases in these disorders.
Why it matters: The pandemic's impact on global mental health was substantial, specifically increasing the burden of depression and anxiety.
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