ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

COVID-19 and Mental Health Among at-Risk University Students: An Prospective Study into Risk and Protective Factors

Virtual

Oral · Clinical Science

Effects of the COVID-19 were studied in 685 at-risk university students, assessing mental health before and during lockdown. Network modelling was used to explore factors predicting changes. Mental health problems increased at group level. Important protective factors were emotional support and adaptive coping strategies, which can be targeted by interventions.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Reinout WiersSpeaker
    University of Amsterdam
  • Jurrijn KoelenDiscussant
    University of Amsterdam
  • Alessandra MansuetoDiscussant
    University of Amsterdam
  • Adam FinnemannDiscussant
    Amsterdam University Medical Center
  • Sacha EpskampDiscussant
    University of Amsterdam