behavioral health

The Importance of Employment to Workers With Preexisting Behavioral Health Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic

jchaiken - Mon, 11/01/2021 - 17:09

An article published in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal. Researchers surveyed 270 working adults with psychiatric disabilities in April and May 2020. This is the first study to suggest the important role that work played for people with preexisting behavioral health disorders during the pandemic, with both positive and negative influences, and important implications for services and supports. 

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Adults with Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders Describe COVID-19’s Impact and Resilience-Building Strategies Through Social Support, Emotion Management, and Self-Care

jchaiken - Wed, 04/07/2021 - 08:35

A study funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and daily life of adults with behavioral health disorders

jchaiken - Tue, 04/06/2021 - 16:59

Study examined the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the lives of people with mental health disorders. The results showed that more than one-third (35.1 percent) screened positive for generalized anxiety disorder and over one-quarter (29.6 percent) screened positive for major depressive disorder. The majority reported pandemic-related changes in eating and sleeping patterns and exposure to COVID-19 infection.

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