Your browser doesn't support javascript.
COVID-19 and MENtal Health: Addressing Men's Mental Health Needs in the Digital World.
Ellison, Jennifer M; Semlow, Andrea R; Jaeger, Emily C; Griffth, Derek M.
  • Ellison JM; Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
  • Semlow AR; Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
  • Jaeger EC; Parkland Hospital and Health System, Dallas, TX, USA.
  • Griffth DM; Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Am J Mens Health ; 15(4): 15579883211030021, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1299308
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a source of stress and have important mental health implications for all persons but may have unique implications for men. In addition to the risk of contracting and dying from COVID-19, the rising COVID-19 death toll, ongoing economic uncertainty, loneliness from social distancing, and other changes to our lifestyles make up the perfect recipe for a decline in mental health. In June 2020, men reported slightly lower rates of anxiety than women, but had higher rates of depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. As of September 2020, men sought mental health care at a higher rate than women for family and relationships, with year-over-year visits up 5.5 times and total virtual mental health care visits monthly growth in 2020 was up 79% since January. Because men are not a homogeneous group, it is important to implement strategies for groups of men that may have particularly unique needs. In this paper, we discuss considerations for intervening in men's mental health during and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including current technology-based cyberpsychology options.
Subject(s)
Keywords

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Men's Health / Help-Seeking Behavior / COVID-19 / Mental Health Services Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Am J Mens Health Journal subject: Public Health / Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 15579883211030021

Similar

MEDLINE

...
LILACS

LIS


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Men's Health / Help-Seeking Behavior / COVID-19 / Mental Health Services Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Am J Mens Health Journal subject: Public Health / Health Services Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 15579883211030021