Eva M Dundas, David C Plaut, Marlene Behrmann
The joint development of hemispheric lateralization for words and faces
Journal of experimental psychology. General
italy first european country entered nationwide lockdown covid19 pandemic since quarantine impact mental health study aimed estimate prevalence depressive symptoms anxiety symptoms sleeping disturbances italian population lockdown factors might influence outcomes explored national crosssectional survey performed last 14 days italian lockdown questionnaires assessed sociodemographics characteristic behaviors healthcare access outcomes assessed using patient health questionnaire2 generalized anxiety disorder2 participants sleep disturbances completed insomnia severity index sample size 1515 depression anxiety symptom prevalence 247 232 422 sleep disturbances among 174 reported moderatesevere insomnia female increased time spent internet avoidance activities peer pressure increased likelihood least one mental health outcome increasing age absence workrelated troubles married cohabitant reduced probability females participants chronic conditions associated higher prevalence sleep disturbances crucial study effective interventions specifically planning strategies vulnerable groups consider role internet