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Mental Health: Covid-19 and pandemics - psychological impact on general population

Guide to library resources for staff of St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne with an interest in mental health, psychiatry and psychology

Psychological impact of pandemics on the general population

This is a special issue of Mental Health Update dealing with the psychological impact of Covid-19 and similar pandemics on the general population.

Full text access: Most of these resources are freely accessible, but articles marked with an asterisk* require an SVHM login for offsite access. Readers from other organisations are welcome, but please note that some links will not work for you, and this library can only supply subscription based full text resources to SVHM staff and students.

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Last update: 8 October 2020 (new articles are added to the top of the relevant section)

SVHM staff publications

Mental health status of individuals with a mood-disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: Initial results from the COLLATE project. Van Rheenen TE, Meyer D, Neill E, Phillipou A, Tan EJ, Toh WL, & Rossell SL. Journal of Affective Disorders, 2020, 275, 69-77.
Alcohol use in Australia during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: Initial results from the COLLATE project. Neill E, Meyer D, Toh WL, van Rheenen TE, Phillipou A, Tan EJ, & Rossell SL. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2020, 74(10), 542-549.
Eating and exercise behaviors in eating disorders and the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia: Initial results from the COLLATE project. Phillipou A, Meyer D, Neill E, Tan EJ, Toh WL, Van Rheenen TE, & Rossell SL. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2020, 53(7), 1158-1165.

Covid-19 and the global community

Impact

Mental health before and during the covid-19 pandemic: A longitudinal probability sample survey of the UK population. Pierce M, Hope H, Ford T, et al. The Lancet Psychiatry, 2020, 7(10), 883-892.
How health anxiety influences responses to viral outbreaks like COVID-19: What all decision-makers, health authorities, and health care professionals need to know. Asmundson GJG, & Taylor S. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2020, 71 (no pagination)(102211).
The psychiatric impact of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Carvalho PMM, Moreira MM, de Oliveira MNA, et al. Psychiatry Research, 2020, 286, 112902.
Study on the public psychological states and its related factors during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in some regions of China. Wang Y, Di Y, Ye J, et al. Psychology Health & Medicine, 2020, 1-10.
Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China. Wang C, Pan R, Wan X, et al. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 2020, 17(5), 06.
A nationwide survey of psychological distress among Chinese people in the COVID-19 epidemic: implications and policy recommendations. Qiu J, Shen B, Zhao M, et al. General Psychiatry, 2020, 33(2), e100213.
Public responses to the novel 2019 coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Japan: Mental health consequences and target populations. Shigemura J, Ursano RJ, Morganstein JC, et al. Psychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 2020, 08, 08.
Mental health in the Covid-19 pandemic. Cullen W, Gulati G, & Kelly BD. Qjm, 2020, 30, 30. Read article
Iranian mental health during the COVID-19 epidemic. Zandifar A, & Badrfam R. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 2020, 51, 101990.
The outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus and its impact on global mental health. Torales J, O'Higgins M, Castaldelli-Maia JM, et al. Int J Soc Psychiatry, 2020, 20764020915212.

Interventions

Video calls for reducing social isolation and loneliness in older people: A rapid review. Noone C, McSharry J, Smalle M, et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2020, (5).
2019-nCoV epidemic: address mental health care to empower society. Bao Y, Sun Y, Meng S, et al. Lancet, 2020, 395(10224), e37-e38.
Mental Health Care Measures in Response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in Korea. Park SC, & Park YC. Psychiatry Investigation, 2020, 17(2), 85-86
A Novel Approach of Consultation on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-Related Psychological and Mental Problems: Structured Letter Therapy. Xiao C. Psychiatry Investigation, 2020, 17(2), 175-176.
Mental Health Strategies to Combat the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Beyond Paranoia and Panic. Ho CS, Chee CY, & Ho RC. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 2020, 49(1), 1-3.

SARS

Impact

*Outcomes of SARS survivors in China: Not only physical and psychiatric co-morbidities. Xiang Y, Yu X, Ungvari G, et al. East Asian Archives of Psychiatry, 2014, 24(1), 37-38.
Depression after exposure to stressful events: lessons learned from the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic. Liu X, Kakade M, Fuller CJ, et al. Comprehensive Psychiatry, 2012, 53(1), 15-23.
Coping and health behaviours in times of global health crises: lessons from SARS and West Nile. Puterman E, DeLongis A, Lee-Baggley D, et al. Global Public Health, 2009, 4(1), 69-81.
Community psycho-behavioural surveillance and related impact on outbreak control in Hong Kong and Singapore during the SARS epidemic. Leung GM, Quah S, Ho LM, et al. Hong Kong Medical Journal, 2009, 15 Suppl 9, 30-34.
Was SARS a mental health catastrophe? Maunder RG. General Hospital Psychiatry, 2009, 31(4), 316-317.
*The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) pandemic in Hong Kong: effects on the subjective wellbeing of elderly and younger people. Lau AL, Chi I, Cummins RA, et al. Aging & Mental Health, 2008, 12(6), 746-760.
Psychological resilience and dysfunction among hospitalized survivors of the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong: a latent class approach. Bonanno GA, Ho SM, Chan JC, et al. Health Psychology, 2008, 27(5), 659-667.
*Age differences in coping and emotional responses toward SARS: A longitudinal study of Hong Kong Chinese. Yeung DY-L, & Fung HH. Aging & Mental Health, 2007, 11(5), 579-587.
Psychosocial impact among the public of the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in Taiwan. Ko C-H, Yen C-F, Yen J-Y, et al. Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2006, 60(4), 397-403.
Psychosocial factors predicting SARS-preventive behaviors in four major SARS-affected regions. Cheng C, & Ng AK. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2006, 36(1), 222-247.
Positive mental health-related impacts of the SARS epidemic on the general public in Hong Kong and their associations with other negative impacts. Lau JT, Yang X, Tsui HY, et al. Journal of Infection, 2006, 53(2), 114-124.
Psychological responses of pregnant women to an infectious outbreak: a case-control study of the 2003 SARS outbreak in Hong Kong. Lee DT, Sahota D, Leung TN, et al. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2006, 61(5), 707-713.
Psychological responses to outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome: a prospective, multiple time-point study. Cheng C, & Cheung MW. Journal of Personality, 2005, 73(1), 261-285.
Behaviour of Singaporeans during the SARS outbreak: The impact of anxiety and public satisfaction with media information. Vijaya K, Low YY, Chan SP, et al. International Journal of Health Promotion and Education, 2005, 43(1), 17-22.
Psychosocial factors influencing the practice of preventive behaviors against the severe acute respiratory syndrome among older Chinese in Hong Kong. Tang CS, & Wong CY. Journal of Aging & Health, 2005, 17(4), 490-506.
A tale of two cities: community psychobehavioral surveillance and related impact on outbreak control in Hong Kong and Singapore during the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic. Leung GM, Quah S, Ho LM, et al. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2004, 25(12), 1033-1041.
Stress and psychological impact on SARS patients during the outbreak. Chua SE, Cheung V, McAlonan GM, et al. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 2004, 49(6), 385-390.
The psychology behind the masks: Psychological responses to the severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak in different regions. Cheng C, & Tang CS-k. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 2004, 7(1), 3-7.
The impact of community psychological responses on outbreak control for severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong. Leung G, Lam T, Ho L, et al. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2003, 57(11), 857-863.

Long term impact

Chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression and disordered sleep in chronic post-SARS syndrome; A case-controlled study. Moldofsky H, & Patcai J. BMC Neurology Vol 11 2011, ArtID 37, 2011, 11.
Population-based post-crisis psychological distress: an example from the SARS outbreak in Taiwan. Peng EY, Lee MB, Tsai ST, et al. Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2010, 109(7), 524-532.
Long-term psychiatric morbidities among SARS survivors. Mak IWC, Chu CM, Pan PC, et al. General Hospital Psychiatry, 2009, 31(4), 318-326.
*Mental morbidities and chronic fatigue in severe acute respiratory syndrome survivors: long-term follow-up. Lam MH, Wing YK, Yu MW, et al. Archives of Internal Medicine, 2009, 169(22), 2142-2147.
Stress and psychological distress among SARS survivors 1 year after the outbreak. Lee AM, Wong JG, McAlonan GM, et al. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry - Revue Canadienne de Psychiatrie, 2007, 52(4), 233-240.
Quality of life and psychological status in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome at 3 months postdischarge. Kwek SK, Chew WM, Ong KC, et al. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 2006, 60(5), 513-519.
Posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression in survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Wu KK, Chan SK, & Ma TM. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 2005, 18(1), 39-42.
Longitudinal assessment of community psychobehavioral responses during and after the 2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome in Hong Kong. Leung GM, Ho LM, Chan SK, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2005, 40(12), 1713-1720.

Interventions

Coping with future epidemics: Tai chi practice as an overcoming strategy used by survivors of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in post-SARS Hong Kong. Siu JY. Health Expectations, 2016, 19(3), 762-772.
Social support and psychological adjustment to SARS: the mediating role of self-care self-efficacy. Mak WW, Law RW, Woo J, et al. Psychology & Health, 2009, 24(2), 161-174.
Coping with the threat of severe acute respiratory syndrome: Role of threat appraisals and coping responses in health behaviors. Lee-Baggley D, DeLongis A, Voorhoeave P, et al. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 2004, 7(1), 9-23.
How to cope with severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Young JD. Chang Gung Medical Journal, 2003, 26(7), 468-473.

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MERS - Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome

Impact

Depression as a Mediator of Chronic Fatigue and Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms in Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Survivors. Lee SH, Shin HS, Park HY, et al. Psychiatry Investigation, 2019, 16(1), 59-64.

Swine flu - H1N1 (2009)

Impact

Preventive behaviors and mental distress in response to H1N1 among university students in Guangzhou, China. Gu J, Zhong Y, Hao Y, et al. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 2015, 27(2), NP1867-1879.
Anxiety, worry and cognitive risk estimate in relation to protective behaviors during the 2009 influenza A/H1N1 pandemic in Hong Kong: ten cross-sectional surveys. Liao Q, Cowling BJ, Lam WW, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases, 2014, 14, 169.
The H1N1 pandemic: media frames, stigmatization and coping. McCauley M, Minsky S, & Viswanath K. BMC Public Health, 2013, 13, 1116.
Predicting psychological responses to influenza A, H1N1 ("swine flu"): the role of illness perceptions. Williams L, Regagliolo A, & Rasmussen S. Psychology Health & Medicine, 2012, 17(4), 383-391.
Psychological predictors of anxiety in response to the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic. Wheaton MG, Abramowitz JS, Berman NC, et al. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 2012, 36(3), 210-218.
Prevalence and associated psychosocial factors of increased hand hygiene practice during the influenza A/H1N1 pandemic: findings and prevention implications from a national survey in Taiwan. Miao YY, & Huang JH. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2012, 17(5), 604-612.
Public anxiety and information seeking following the H1N1 outbreak: blogs, newspaper articles, and Wikipedia visits. Tausczik Y, Faasse K, Pennebaker JW, et al. Health Communication, 2012, 27(2), 179-185.
Changes in knowledge, perceptions, preventive behaviours and psychological responses in the pre-community outbreak phase of the H1N1 epidemic. Lau JT, Griffiths S, Au DW, et al. Epidemiology & Infection, 2011, 139(1), 80-90.
Perceived risk, anxiety, and behavioural responses of the general public during the early phase of the Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in the Netherlands: results of three consecutive online surveys. Bults M, Beaujean DJ, de Zwart O, et al. BMC Public Health, 2011, 11, 2.
Temporal changes in psychobehavioral responses during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Wong LP, & Sam IC. Preventive Medicine, 2010, 51(1), 92-93.
Psychological response of family members of patients hospitalised for influenza A/H1N1 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Elizarraras-Rivas J, Vargas-Mendoza JE, Mayoral-Garcia M, et al. BMC Psychiatry, 2010, 10, 104.
Avoidance behaviors and negative psychological responses in the general population in the initial stage of the H1N1 pandemic in Hong Kong. Lau JT, Griffiths S, Choi KC, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases, 2010, 10, 139.
Initial psychological responses to Influenza A, H1N1 ("Swine flu"). Goodwin R, Haque S, Neto F, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases, 2009, 9, 166.
Early assessment of anxiety and behavioral response to novel swine-origin influenza A(H1N1). Jones JH, & Salathe M. PLoS ONE, 2009, 4(12), e8032.
The emergence of the novel H1N1 virus: Implications for global mental health. Chan SS, Lam LC, & Chiu HF. International Psychogeriatrics, 2009, 21(6), 987-989.

Interventions

The H1N1 crisis: a case study of the integration of mental and behavioral health in public health crises. Pfefferbaum B, Schonfeld D, Flynn BW, et al. Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness, 2012, 6(1), 67-71
Community psychological and behavioral responses through the first wave of the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in Hong Kong. Cowling BJ, Ng DM, Ip DK, et al. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2010, 202(6), 867-876.
Containing anxiety in the wake of the H1H1 influenza pandemic: Documents as sedative agents. Peter E, & Bot H. Nursing Inquiry, 2009, 16(4), 273-274.

Avian influenza - H5N1

Global dynamics of avian influenza epidemic models with psychological effect. Liu S, Pang L, Ruan S, et al. Computational & Mathematical Methods in Medicine, 2015, 2015, 913726.
Collective symbolic coping with disease threat and othering: a case study of avian influenza. Gilles I, Bangerter A, Clemence A, et al. British Journal of Social Psychology, 2013, 52(1), 83-102.
Monitoring of perceptions, anticipated behavioral, and psychological responses related to H5N1 influenza. Lau JT, Tsui HY, Kim JH, et al. Infection, 2010, 38(4), 275-283.
*Perceptions related to human avian influenza and their associations with anticipated psychological and behavioral responses at the onset of outbreak in the Hong Kong Chinese general population. Lau JT, Kim JH, Tsui H, et al. American Journal of Infection Control, 2007, 35(1), 38-49.

Other pandemics

Impact

*Trajectories of public psycho-behavioural responses relating to influenza A(H7N9) over the winter of 2014-15 in Hong Kong. Liao Q, Wu P, Wing Tak Lam W, et al. Psychology & Health, 2019, 34(2), 162-180.
*Awareness, anxiety, compliance: community perceptions and response to the threat and reality of an influenza pandemic. Marshall H, Tooher R, Collins J, et al. American Journal of Infection Control, 2012, 40(3), 270-272.
Factors influencing psychological distress during a disease epidemic: data from Australia's first outbreak of equine influenza. Taylor MR, Agho KE, Stevens GJ, et al. BMC Public Health, 2008, 8, 347.
Psychosocial effects of the 2001 UK foot and mouth disease epidemic in a rural population: qualitative diary based study. Mort M, Convery I, Baxter J, et al. BMJ, 2005, 331(7527), 1234. Read article

Interventions

Preparing for an influenza pandemic: mental health considerations. Perrin PC, McCabe OL, Everly GS, Jr., et al. Prehospital & Disaster Medicine, 2009, 24(3), 223-230.
Preparing for pandemic influenza and its aftermath: mental health issues considered. Douglas PK, Douglas DB, Harrigan DC, et al. International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, 2009, 11(3), 137-144.

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