PLoS One May 2023 PMID 37195921

Trends in depression risk before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sofia B Villas-Boas, Justin S White, Scott Kaplan, Renee Y Hsia

Mentions

3
Peak: 2 in May 2023
across 2 sources since May 2023

Extended reach

2,121
potential audience

Total likes

8

Video views

21

Mentions per month

May 2023 – Sep 2023

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions show a clear interest in the study's insights into how depression levels increased during COVID, with users often referencing specific findings like the 3% rise in depression in 2021 and noting the study’s relevance for public health strategies. The tone includes both analytical comments and personal reflections, reflecting a balanced engagement with the research's significance and methodology.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the validity and importance of the study, often referencing its findings on rising depression risks during the pandemic.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions highlight a high level of curiosity, with users expressing interest in the implications for public health and individual well-being.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include detailed comments about the methodology, demographic factors, and broader societal impacts, implying moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Commenters recognize the potential influence on health policy and awareness, indicating the study's significance in shaping future discussions.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzes 11 years of CDC survey data to track how depression risk changed across US states and territories before and during COVID-19, finding a pre-pandemic rise in depression.
  • In 2020, there was no significant overall change in depression risk at the start of COVID, but in 2021, there was roughly a 3% increase in depression levels.
  • The research also reveals that changes in depression risk varied across demographic groups, and factors like unemployment and COVID case numbers were considered to understand these differences better.

Top posts

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Berkeley Agricultural and Resource Economics
@AreBerkeley · X

Berkeley ARE Professor Sofia Villas-Boas's paper on depression before and during COVID is published in PLOS ONE https://t.co/fGIKd1ESUj https://t.co/80cq2faxDJ

May 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,896 followers View post →
Esra
@EsraCesur11 · X

#PLOSONE: Trends in depression risk before and during the COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/tJeKL0Dwa6

May 22, 2023 · 1 like · 204 followers View post →

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Esra
@EsraCesur11 · X

#PLOSONE: Trends in depression risk before and during the COVID-19 pandemic https://t.co/tJeKL0Dwa6

May 22, 2023 · 1 like · 204 followers View post →
Berkeley Agricultural and Resource Economics
@AreBerkeley · X

Berkeley ARE Professor Sofia Villas-Boas's paper on depression before and during COVID is published in PLOS ONE https://t.co/fGIKd1ESUj https://t.co/80cq2faxDJ

May 17, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,896 followers View post →