About The Study: In this nationally representative cross-sectional study of 25,000 participants, those experiencing post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) were approximately twice as likely to report depression and anxiety symptoms than other U.S. adults. Among individuals with these symptoms, adults with PCC were just as likely to have received mental health treatment but more likely to report cost-related barriers to accessing therapy. Care pathways for PCC should consider prioritizing mental health screening and affordable treatment.
About The Study: In this nationally representative cross-sectional study of 25,000 participants, those experiencing post–COVID-19 condition (PCC) were approximately twice as likely to report depression and anxiety symptoms than other U.S. adults. Among individuals with these symptoms, adults with PCC were just as likely to have received mental health treatment but more likely to report cost-related barriers to accessing therapy. Care pathways for PCC should consider prioritizing mental health screening and affordable treatment.
Authors: Hiten Naik, M.D., of the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, is the corresponding author.
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Glenn Wilkins. (April 25, 2024). Psychiatric symptoms, treatment uptake, and barriers to mental health care among US adults with post–COVID-19 condition. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/psychiatric-symptoms-treatment-uptake-and-barriers-to-mental-health-care-among-us-adults-with-post-covid-19-condition/
Glenn Wilkins. "Psychiatric symptoms, treatment uptake, and barriers to mental health care among US adults with post–COVID-19 condition." Scienmag, 25 April 2024, https://scienmag.com/psychiatric-symptoms-treatment-uptake-and-barriers-to-mental-health-care-among-us-adults-with-post-covid-19-condition/. Accessed 6 September 2026.
Glenn Wilkins. "Psychiatric symptoms, treatment uptake, and barriers to mental health care among US adults with post–COVID-19 condition." Scienmag. April 25, 2024. https://scienmag.com/psychiatric-symptoms-treatment-uptake-and-barriers-to-mental-health-care-among-us-adults-with-post-covid-19-condition/
