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Neuroticism linked to lasting pandemic anxiety and depression, study finds
Original: Personality data reveal link between neuroticism and lasting pandemic anxiety and depression
New research drawing on personality data reports that people with higher levels of neuroticism were more likely to experience anxiety and depression that persisted beyond the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest personality traits may help explain why some individuals carried psychological distress long after lockdowns and restrictions ended, informing mental health support.
Why now: Ongoing public interest in lingering mental health effects of the pandemic and who is most vulnerable.
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Evidence
- Personality data reveal link between neuroticism and lasting pandemic anxiety and depression · Medical Xpress
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