December 2020 PMID 32799105

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review.

Jiaqi Xiong, Orly Lipsitz, Flora Nasri, Leanna M W Lui, Hartej Gill, Lee Phan, David Chen-Li, Michelle Iacobucci, Roger Ho, Amna Majeed, Roger S McIntyre

Download social card

Mentions

166

Peak: 5 in Mar 2021

across 4 sources since Aug 2020

Extended reach

160,800

potential audience

Total likes

Video views

573

Mentions per month

Aug 2020 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

News122 articles
X / Twitter29 posts
Blogs11 articles
YouTube4 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone and content reveal a strong agreement on the serious mental health consequences of COVID-19, with mentions of specific groups affected and calls for action, such as references to the systematic review and public awareness campaigns, indicating both high interest and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings about COVID-19's mental health impact, especially on vulnerable groups like women and youth.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, referencing studies, community discussions, and public campaigns related to mental health effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts go beyond surface reactions, sharing summaries, citing research, and discussing solutions, showing moderate engagement.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions highlight a significant impact on mental health, mentioning increased symptoms and the importance of mental health initiatives.

Abstract in brief

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health worldwide, causing increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, psychological distress, and stress among the general population in various countries.
Risk factors that contribute to higher psychological distress during the pandemic include being female, younger age, having chronic or psychiatric illnesses, unemployment, being a student, and frequent exposure to social media news about COVID-19.
The studies reviewed show a wide variation in reported mental health outcomes, but overall, the pandemic has caused levels of distress that are often severe enough to require clinical attention, highlighting the importance of addressing mental health as a public health priority globally.

Read the full abstract

All mentions

Cognitive Impacts of COVID-19 on Memory and Attention Recovery

In this episode of Soothtopia Insights, we explore COVID-19's profound impact on cognitive functions, particularly short-term memory and attention. We summarize key insights from studies indicating significant cognitive…

Soothtopia Insights · Jan 6, 2025 417 views

Will the Next Pandemic Be Psychological in Nature? Analyzing Mental Health Impacts

Psicologia360 · Apr 13, 2021 138 views

Impact of COVID-19 on Cognitive Functions and Mental Health

In this episode of Soothtopia Insights, two AI narrators explore the profound effects of COVID-19 on cognitive functions, particularly short-term memory and attention. The discussion reviews findings from multiple…

Soothtopia Insights · Jan 8, 2025 14 views

The Impact of Life Purpose on Health and Longevity

Having a strong sense of purpose can improve physical and mental health. This video discusses research that evaluates the relationship between life purpose and mortality in adults over 50. Join us to explore how purpose…

adam.b · Aug 31, 2025 5 views

Josue

@Doknare · X

@JosPare06406154 Esa pandemia aumentó problemas de salud mental como ansiedad y depresión especialmente en grupos vulnerables (Xiong et al., 2020). Por ello es necesario fortalecer la salud mental. Xiong, J. et al. (2020). Journal of Affective Disorders, 277, 55-64. https://t.co/JS2G58su1y

Jun 2, 2025 View post →

Fala Will

@lavemowill · X

Jun 16, 2024 · 7 likes · 96,729 followers View post →

Lala engl

@LuluEngl · X

RT @abc_columbia: COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A…

Feb 13, 2022 · 1 share · 491 followers View post →

ABC Columbia

@abc_columbia · X

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible solutions for those struggling with their mental health.... https://t.co/gphgwh8EPf

Feb 12, 2022 · 1 share · 27,615 followers View post →

Mamol

@MamolkcsMamol · X

RT @G23Mld: https://t.co/S6okixJOXs

Nov 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 3,155 followers View post →

Augusto Rompiratti Borini Cardani Ciorotti Curlo

@AntaniCardani · X

RT @G23Mld: https://t.co/S6okixJOXs

Nov 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,320 followers View post →

Zombie Buster

@ZombieBuster5 · X

RT @G23Mld: https://t.co/S6okixJOXs

Nov 25, 2021 · 5 shares · 5,104 followers View post →

Ilnomevabenecosì

@G23Mld · X

https://t.co/S6okixJOXs

Nov 25, 2021 · 14 likes · 5 shares · 6,450 followers View post →

Andrea

@la_croissant_14 · X

Las personas más afectadas de esta manera son la mujeres y jóvenes (Xiong, et al., 2020) (11/?) https://t.co/DM6VgNPZTI

Nov 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 5 followers View post →

Pluie.

@_Rehama_ · X

@YusraAbuEisa Way too many but here's a glimpse https://t.co/5thI1eOPLc Nothing in sudan or around except studies on frontliners & patients maybe.

Sep 1, 2021 · 978 followers View post →

Ghulam Hussain Chandio

@GhulamHChandio2 · X

RT @peoples_doctors: @drfazilaakhan @MediaCellPPP @DrShakeelAhmedA @GhulamHChandio2 Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in the p…

Jul 25, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,948 followers View post →

Dr.A.Razak Shaikh

@peoples_doctors · X

@SaeedGhani1 @DrAshiqueHussa1 Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in the population of Sindh, Pakistan https://t.co/a6cyhOKArE

Jul 25, 2021 · 322 followers View post →

Dr.A.Razak Shaikh

@peoples_doctors · X

@drfazilaakhan @MediaCellPPP @DrShakeelAhmedA @GhulamHChandio2 Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in the population of Sindh, Pakistan https://t.co/a6cyhOKArE

Jul 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 322 followers View post →

Dr.A.Razak Shaikh

@peoples_doctors · X

@DrMohammadMaso1 @DrAyubBaloch1 @kausar_381 @Dr_GMThaheem Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in the population of Sindh, Pakistan https://t.co/a6cyhOKArE

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 322 followers View post →

Marine Severin

@marine_sev96 · X

RT @raziraes: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review https://t.co/RCB8Knttna https://t…

Mar 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 233 followers View post →

cjeuri

@cjeuri · X

RT @raziraes: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review https://t.co/RCB8Knttna https://t…

Mar 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 141 followers View post →

KU Leuven Research

@leuvenresearch · X

RT @raziraes: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review https://t.co/RCB8Knttna https://t…

Mar 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,822 followers View post →

Hasse De Meyer

@HasseDeMeyer · X

RT @raziraes: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review https://t.co/RCB8Knttna https://t…

Mar 21, 2021 · 4 shares · 197 followers View post →

Filip Raes

@raziraes · X

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review https://t.co/RCB8Knttna https://t.co/T26AJO0RXo

Mar 21, 2021 · 18 likes · 4 shares · 2,868 followers View post →

Erwin Ho

@erwinho84 · X

@saeria_ It is very likely. The massive drop off in normal social contacts is especially detrimental for elderly. https://t.co/MpfxWl6oAQ

Feb 17, 2021 · 1 like · 859 followers View post →

positive_content

@positiveconten1 · X

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population... @tirta_hudhi https://t.co/StyECvBXzF

Jan 29, 2021 · 1,260 followers View post →

ODHA

@OntarioODHA · X

Join Bell Let’s Talk Day (Jan. 28), find out where over $113M in campaign funds are going, how to manage #mentalhealth & why every action counts more than ever before due to impact of #COVID19 (via @NCBI) https://t.co/Fap0xYpfJ9 https://t.co/1hG43yzPrp #BellLetsTalk #pandemic https://t.co/zt4izcETaK

Jan 27, 2021 · 2,883 followers View post →

Horrendomonas

@Horrendomonas · X

@HelenRazer From the December 2020 issue, https://t.co/FywDhU2aUb - this has a decent bibliography, in case you need to dig deeper

Jan 13, 2021 · 11 followers View post →

Michael Krumm

@michael_krumm · X

Ja und nochmals ja. Anfangs wurde es vermutet und jetzt kommt immer mehr Gewissheit. Siehe zum Beispiel https://t.co/qSD6OienFj https://t.co/P9l6wRjuJI

Oct 31, 2020 · 282 followers View post →

Rüdiger Nübling

@RNuebling · X

@AThobaben @SabineMaur @leoschilbach @EckerleIsabella @CiesekSandra @MadDocTB @Karl_Lauterbach diese vielleicht noch: https://t.co/c6SfIFh1xw, https://t.co/KzDKkqRRwP, https://t.co/wGpqXcafX8

Oct 24, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,393 followers View post →

Michael Krumm

@michael_krumm · X

https://t.co/qSD6OienFj

Oct 20, 2020 · 282 followers View post →

Lisa-Thornton

@LisaTho84897950 · X

@wengite @alfiewm_ https://t.co/U0rPKR2HiB

Aug 26, 2020 · 48 followers View post →

Lisa-Thornton

@LisaTho84897950 · X

@wengite @alfiewm_ https://t.co/U0rPKR2HiB

Aug 26, 2020 · 48 followers View post →

Lisa-Thornton

@LisaTho84897950 · X

@wengite https://t.co/U0rPKR2HiB

Aug 26, 2020 · 48 followers View post →

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the general population: A systematic review.

Mentions per month

Where it's discussed

What people are saying

Abstract in brief

Top posts

All mentions

Cognitive Impacts of COVID-19 on Memory and Attention Recovery

Will the Next Pandemic Be Psychological in Nature? Analyzing Mental Health Impacts

Impact of COVID-19 on Cognitive Functions and Mental Health

The Impact of Life Purpose on Health and Longevity