Millennials and Generation Z will comprise larger and larger percentages of the workforce in the coming years. Thus, societal functioning will depend on how they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. As the world continues to struggle with Covid-19, the mental health of young adults has been extremely important. With the early months of the pandemic leading to the rapid closure of schools and businesses, as well as the enforcement of social distancing policies, disruptions in daily life could put young adults who show high rates of mental health problems at risk for even greater challenges.
What are the protective and risk factors for young adults’ mental health? Understanding the factors that influenced mental health during the first month of the Covid-19 shut down in the US may provide insights into helping young adults cope with increases in mental health problems.
We conducted the Covid-19 Adult Resilience Experiences Study 2020 to assess 898 racially diverse young adults from April 13 to May 19, 2020. This online survey captured responses in the first two months of the state-of-emergency shutdowns across the country. The analysis identified the factors associated with higher levels of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. We were particularly interested in the role of specific psychological experiences: distress tolerance, resilience, social support, and loneliness.
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