Depression, anxiety, stress, and PTSD symptoms during the first and second COVID-19 waves: a comparison of elderly, middle-aged, and young people in Iran

Abstract Background A widespread outbreak of epidemics like Covid-19 is a lethal threat to physical and mental health. Recent studies reported a higher prevalence of mental problems in younger individuals, contrary to the general assumption expected in older people. Therefore, it is necessary to com...

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Main Authors: Hajar Pasha, Shabnam Omidvar, Mahbobeh Faramarzi, Afsaneh Bakhtiari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-023-04677-0