EVMS study: pandemic triples number of Virginians struggling with mental health
The new study is called COVIDsmart and EVMS said the number of people suffering from anxiety or depression are higher than researchers had originally expected. Author: Anne Sparaco (13News Now) Published: 12:20 PM EDT May 4, 2021 Updated: 12:35 PM EDT May 4, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. In the last year, Eastern Virginia Medical School started researching the struggles Virginians have been facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
The study is called COVIDsmart, and it s meant to help target current issues to then find the best resources. Understanding, yes, the vaccine has come in. but people have suffered a lot, said Dr. Sunita Dodani, the principal lead investigator for COVIDsmart. Main objective was to understand how COVID has impacted their health and their wellbeing.
COVIDsmart, a digital health study designed to examine the many impacts of COVID- 19 on individuals and their communities launched today, with an open call for participation.
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