Last year, life as we know it ended, and it may have taken a toll on our mental health. Depressive symptoms were also more likely among younger adults than older adults.Įven if you never developed COVID-19, you’ve likely been affected by the pandemic. For example, a study published this year found that people with COVID-19 were at a higher risk for depressive symptoms when they reported headaches. More recent research is starting to link depression with COVID-induced headaches. For example, the loss of taste and smell were associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms. There also appears to be a link between COVID-19 symptoms and common symptoms of depression. Mental health symptoms that developed as a result of COVID-19 also seem to persist 6 months after recovery. For 5.8% of patients, it will be their first one. About 1 in 5 people will develop a mental health condition 14 to 90 days after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The coronavirus’s effect on the brain increases the risk for mental health challenges. Indeed, increased inflammation in the body is linked to depression. One study suggested that the coronavirus indirectly creates blood clots, which can cause brain damage.Īnother study suggested that our body’s immune system could indirectly be injuring brain cells while fighting the virus. But, for now, there’s limited information about the long-term effects of COVID-19.īut there’s some indication that there may be a link between the disease and symptoms of depression.
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