News-Medical.Net August 2, 2024
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated how income or job loss during the initial phases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is linked to subsequent psychological distress.
Their findings indicate that individuals experiencing income or job loss showed significant levels of higher psychological distress after 29 months, highlighting the necessity of supportive policies to alleviate long-term mental health consequences of economic disruptions.
Background
The pandemic caused a significant increase in unemployment, peaking at over 14% in the U.S. by April 2020. These losses were not evenly distributed; younger, less-educated, minority groups, women, and low-wage workers were more affected.
While higher-wage workers regained employment within two months, lower-wage workers still faced a 13% employment gap...
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