Investigating Mental Health of US College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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Authors

Xiaomei Wang · Texas A&M University

Sudeep Hegde · Texas A&M University

Changwon Son · Texas A&M University

Bruce Keller · Texas A&M University

Alec Smith · Texas A&M University

Farzan Sasangohar · Houston Methodist

Abstract

The proportion of respondents showing depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal thoughts is alarming. Respondents reported academic-, health-, and lifestyle-related concerns caused by the pandemic. Given the unexpected length and severity of the outbreak, these concerns need to be further understood and addressed.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research

Volume 22, Issue 9, pp. e22817-e22817

DOI: 10.2196/22817

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