COVID-19 & Mental Health Update
New study finds that the vaccine helps our mental health
I wrote an article recently on Massive Science about a new study that came out with results stating that getting the vaccine is good for your mental health. The results indicated that mental distress levels (i.e. anxiety and depression levels) decreased after receving the vaccine. And for many reasons, that makes A LOT of sense. The vaccine gives us a high protection against dying from COVID-19 and it reduces hospitzalition rates. This means we are less likely to get fatally sick. Our fear of dying is reduced so we are able to function a little better alongside the constant pressure of the unknown as we live in the pandemic.
This is an especially important article for those still fighting with the people in their lives who refuse to get the vaccine. So here’s another reason you can throw at them: it will reduce your depression and anxiety. There I said, now please go sign up for the shot so we can live our lives for the better in 2022.
To find my full article on Massive Science click here. Below is a preview:
Vaccine hesitancy remains a pressing issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 69 percent of people in the US who are 12 years or older have received the full vaccine dosage, thus protecting them from COVID-19. Yet, a portion of the remaining population remains reluctant to get the vaccine. This group’s decision is based on their concern about the vaccine’s safety, lack of belief in the danger posed by COVID-19, and distrust for the government. Some also face logistical difficulties in getting vaccinated, either because they live in rural areas or do not have the ability to take sick days from work if they experience side effects.
A promising new study, published by researchers at the University of Southern California, found that individuals had significant decreases in mental health distress after receiving the first dose of the vaccine. This knowledge can, hopefully, push some vaccine hesitant people to receive their shots.
Full article click here.
