How Individuals with Mental Health Challenges Coped During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

IF 1.7 4区 医学 Q2 NURSING
Clinical Nursing Research Pub Date : 2024-09-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-15 DOI:10.1177/10547738241273294
Devon Richardson, Frances Aranda, Judith A Cook, Margaret Swarbrick
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Abstract

There is growing awareness of the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on many Americans. Less is known about the effects on individuals who were living with mental health conditions prior to the pandemic's onset. In addition, little research has explored how this group is coping positively with the challenges of COVID-19. Understanding the strengths these individuals bring to pandemic demands and disruptions can inform recovery for these individuals in the aftermath of this public health emergency. Using results from a cross-sectional, online survey administered during April and May 2020, we use qualitative methods to examine how individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety were coping with COVID-19. Participants were recruited from two networks of statewide behavioral health community programs in New Jersey and New York. Data come from 48 participants who reported current symptoms of anxiety assessed by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 Scale and/or depression assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-2. These respondents demonstrated resilience in navigating disruptions brought on by COVID-19 and reported a range of healthy coping strategies. We identified three themes characterizing successful coping strategies, including utilizing social support systems, practicing self-care, and adjusting one's mindset to deal with challenging experiences. When designing programs, policies, and clinical approaches to support people with mental health conditions, it is essential to focus on strengths. The coping strategies shared by the individuals in this study demonstrate and build on their resilience. More research is needed to discover the strengths people exhibit to deal with the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

在 COVID-19 大流行期间,面临心理健康挑战的个人如何应对。
越来越多的人意识到 COVID-19 大流行对许多美国人的心理健康产生了重大影响。但人们对那些在大流行之前就患有精神疾病的人所受到的影响却知之甚少。此外,很少有研究探讨这一群体如何积极应对 COVID-19 的挑战。了解这些人在面对大流行需求和干扰时的优势,可以为这些人在公共卫生突发事件后的恢复提供参考。利用 2020 年 4 月至 5 月期间进行的横断面在线调查的结果,我们采用定性方法研究了有抑郁和焦虑症状的人如何应对 COVID-19。我们从新泽西州和纽约州的两个全州行为健康社区项目网络中招募了参与者。数据来自 48 名参与者,他们目前的焦虑症状由广泛性焦虑症-2 量表(Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 Scale)和/或抑郁症状由患者健康问卷-2(Patient Health Questionnaire-2)进行评估。这些受访者在应对 COVID-19 带来的干扰时表现出了韧性,并报告了一系列健康的应对策略。我们发现了成功应对策略的三个主题,包括利用社会支持系统、实行自我保健和调整心态以应对挑战性经历。在设计支持心理健康患者的项目、政策和临床方法时,关注他们的优势是至关重要的。本研究中的个人所分享的应对策略展示了他们的韧性,并将其发扬光大。我们还需要更多的研究来发现人们在应对 COVID-19 大流行所带来的挑战时所表现出的优势。
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来源期刊
CiteScore
3.40
自引率
5.90%
发文量
107
审稿时长
>12 weeks
期刊介绍: Clinical Nursing Research (CNR) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that addresses issues of clinical research that are meaningful to practicing nurses, providing an international forum to encourage discussion among clinical practitioners, enhance clinical practice by pinpointing potential clinical applications of the latest scholarly research, and disseminate research findings of particular interest to practicing nurses. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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