The impact of Covid-19 on the Mental Health of the Portuguese Population
Introduction Covid-19 does not only have repercussions on the physical level, representing a new way of life, both individually and in society. The pandemic results in invisible consequences for the population’s mental health. Objectives This study aimed to explore the consequences of Covid-19 on...
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Introduction
Covid-19 does not only have repercussions on the physical level, representing a new way of life, both individually and in society. The pandemic results in invisible consequences for the population’s mental health.
Objectives
This study aimed to explore the consequences of Covid-19 on mental health in Portugal with a view to understanding and promoting the well-being and happiness of the Portuguese.
Methods
The study included 111 young people and adults, aged between 18 and 58 years (M= 21.81, SD= 5.34), with 43.7% males and 52.7% females. A sociodemographic questionnaire was applied to all participants, as well as the Échelle de Mesure des Manifestations du Bien-Être Psychologique (ÈMMBEP; Massé et al., 1998 - Portuguese translation by Monteiro, Tavares & Pereira, 2012) which translates into a response scale 5-point Likert type, with five subscales, including happiness. In addition, a semistructured interview with data collection instruments was administered.
Results
The results obtained demonstrate the negative impact of Covid-19 on the level of well-being, regardless of the participant’s gender or age.
Conclusions
The data presented point to the need to sensitize individuals to the risk of the pandemic in terms of mental health, thus increasing society’s awareness of the psychological effects of this new global disease. Therefore, coping mechanisms are essential to promote well-being and successfully overcome the pandemic.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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| spelling | doaj.art-01c285dd383642e3a0c29fec8d832db52023-11-17T05:06:47ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852022-06-0165S509S50910.1192/j.eurpsy.2022.1296The impact of Covid-19 on the Mental Health of the Portuguese PopulationI. Dos Santos0J. Saraiva1E. Mesquita2M. Coelho3Psicobodycare, Psychology, Porto, PortugalFaculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Psychology, Porto, PortugalCasa de Acolhimento Sol Nascente, Statistic, Monte Córdova, PortugalPsicobodycare, Psychology, Porto, Portugal Introduction Covid-19 does not only have repercussions on the physical level, representing a new way of life, both individually and in society. The pandemic results in invisible consequences for the population’s mental health. Objectives This study aimed to explore the consequences of Covid-19 on mental health in Portugal with a view to understanding and promoting the well-being and happiness of the Portuguese. Methods The study included 111 young people and adults, aged between 18 and 58 years (M= 21.81, SD= 5.34), with 43.7% males and 52.7% females. A sociodemographic questionnaire was applied to all participants, as well as the Échelle de Mesure des Manifestations du Bien-Être Psychologique (ÈMMBEP; Massé et al., 1998 - Portuguese translation by Monteiro, Tavares & Pereira, 2012) which translates into a response scale 5-point Likert type, with five subscales, including happiness. In addition, a semistructured interview with data collection instruments was administered. Results The results obtained demonstrate the negative impact of Covid-19 on the level of well-being, regardless of the participant’s gender or age. Conclusions The data presented point to the need to sensitize individuals to the risk of the pandemic in terms of mental health, thus increasing society’s awareness of the psychological effects of this new global disease. Therefore, coping mechanisms are essential to promote well-being and successfully overcome the pandemic. Disclosure No significant relationships. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933822012962/type/journal_articleWell-being Covid-19Mental Health |
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| title | The impact of Covid-19 on the Mental Health of the Portuguese Population |
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| title_short | The impact of Covid-19 on the Mental Health of the Portuguese Population |
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