Severe COVID-19 Linked to Higher Mental Illness Risk, Vaccination Offers Protection
New study finds unvaccinated individuals face greater long-term mental health challenges post-infection.
- Research shows severe COVID-19 can lead to increased rates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
- Vaccinated individuals exhibited lower rates of mental illness compared to the unvaccinated.
- Older adults and men are more susceptible to mental health issues post-COVID infection.
- Hospitalized COVID-19 patients face the highest risk of developing mental health conditions.
- The study underscores the importance of vaccination in mitigating severe mental health outcomes.