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Hosseini Zare S M, Babapour J, Zare M, Siar Sadr A, Mohsenzadeh S M, Khorasani B. Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Assessment and Coping Strategies. sjsph 2025; 22 (4) :321-340
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Seyedeh Mahboobeh Hosseini Zare *1 
, Jafar Babapour2 , Maryam Zare3 , Ahmad Siar Sadr4 , Seyed Mahdi Mohsenzadeh5 , Bijan Khorasani6
, Jafar Babapour2 , Maryam Zare3 , Ahmad Siar Sadr4 , Seyed Mahdi Mohsenzadeh5 , Bijan Khorasani6
1- Ph.D. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran , hosseinizare@yahoo.com
2- Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Ph.D. Eagle Analytical Services, R&D department, Houston, TX, 77004, USA, Ph.D. Eagle Analytical Services, R&D department, Houston, TX, 77004, USA
4- Ph.D. Deputy of Research and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Deputy of Research and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
5- MSc. Deputy of Treatment and Rehabilitaton, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, MSc. Deputy of Treatment and Rehabilitaton, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
6- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Ph.D. Eagle Analytical Services, R&D department, Houston, TX, 77004, USA, Ph.D. Eagle Analytical Services, R&D department, Houston, TX, 77004, USA
4- Ph.D. Deputy of Research and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Deputy of Research and Technology, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
5- MSc. Deputy of Treatment and Rehabilitaton, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, MSc. Deputy of Treatment and Rehabilitaton, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
6- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Background and Aim: The prevalence of COVID-19 and its impact on mental health posed a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide. Healthcare systems were required, in addition to their responsibilities such as rapid diagnosis, controlling and slowing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, to adopt strategies to mitigate the psychological effects of this disease in the society. The objective of this study was to examine and review mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies adopted to cope with it in various countries.
Materials and Methods: All published articles on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and coping strategies between February and October 2020 were reviewed in four databases and one search engine. A total of 394 articles that met inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using a 15-point tool developed by Miton and colleagues. Ultimately 25 articles were selected and analyzed.
Results: The most prevalent mental health issues identified in the reviewed articles were depression, anxiety and stress. In addition, vulnerable and high-risk groups were recognized as being women, individuals with pre-existing health issues, youth aged 18 to 29 years, frontline healthcare workers and individuals without an income.
Conclusion: Despite various strategies chosen and adopted in different countries, the majority of people suffered from mental health challenges arising from COVID-19. During an outbreak collaboration between health system authorities and media in providing accurate and effective information, as well as offering preventive measures, can facilitate the prevention of mental health within a population. Therefore, it is essential for the health systems to pay attention to mental health infrastructure and design comprehensive strategies to address future crises.
Materials and Methods: All published articles on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and coping strategies between February and October 2020 were reviewed in four databases and one search engine. A total of 394 articles that met inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected using a 15-point tool developed by Miton and colleagues. Ultimately 25 articles were selected and analyzed.
Results: The most prevalent mental health issues identified in the reviewed articles were depression, anxiety and stress. In addition, vulnerable and high-risk groups were recognized as being women, individuals with pre-existing health issues, youth aged 18 to 29 years, frontline healthcare workers and individuals without an income.
Conclusion: Despite various strategies chosen and adopted in different countries, the majority of people suffered from mental health challenges arising from COVID-19. During an outbreak collaboration between health system authorities and media in providing accurate and effective information, as well as offering preventive measures, can facilitate the prevention of mental health within a population. Therefore, it is essential for the health systems to pay attention to mental health infrastructure and design comprehensive strategies to address future crises.
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