The COVID-19 pandemic and measures aimed at its mitigation, such as physical distancing,
have been discussed as risk factors for loneliness, which increases the risk of premature …

The global public health crisis caused by COVID-19 has lasted longer than many of us
would have hoped and expected. With its high uncertainty and limited control, the COVID-19 …

Lockdowns to control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have had
profound effects on everyday life worldwide, but their effect on mental health remains …

COVID-19 has infected millions of people and upended the lives of most humans on the
planet. Researchers from across the psychological sciences have sought to document and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a wide variety of unprecedented challenges, many of
which appear to be disproportionately affecting the mental health and well-being of young …

Infectious diseases and human behavior are intertwined. On one side, our movements and
interactions are the engines of transmission. On the other, the unfolding of viruses might …

Objective: A sense of belonging–the subjective feeling of deep connection with social
groups, physical places, and individual and collective experiences–is a fundamental human …

Purpose Young adults are at high risk for increases in loneliness and mental health
problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study examined increases in …

The COVID-19 pandemic is suggested to have a negative impact on mental health. To
prevent the spread of Sars-CoV-2, governments worldwide have implemented different …

Objectives With the spread of COVID-19, the Netherlands implemented a policy to keep
citizens physically distanced. We hypothesize that consequent reduction in the frequency of …