Brewer, G, Centifanti, L, Caicedo, JC, Huxley, G, Peddie, C, Stratton, K and Lyons, M (2021) Experiences of Mental Distress during COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Discussion Forum Posts for Anxiety, Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Illness Crisis and Loss, 30 (4). pp. 795-811. ISSN 1054-1373

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Abstract

The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on coronavirus patients, health care workers, and the general population is clear. Relatively few studies have, however, considered the impact of the pandemic on those with pre-existing mental health conditions. Therefore, the present study investigates the personal experiences of those with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder during COVID-19. We conducted a qualitative study utilising Reddit discussion forum posts. We conducted three separate thematic analyses from 130 posts in subreddit forums aimed for people identifying with anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. We identified a number of similar discussion forum themes (e.g., COVID-19 intensifying symptoms and a lack of social support), as well as themes that were unique to each forum type (e.g., hyperawareness and positive experiences during the pandemic). Findings should guide future practice and the support provided to those living with mental distress.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	1117 Public Health and Health Services; Nursing
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions:	Psychology (from Sep 2019)
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2022 11:55
Last Modified:	31 Oct 2022 09:57
DOI or ID number:	10.1177/10541373211023951
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/17896

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