Mental Health of US Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Christophers, Briana; Nieblas-Bedolla, Edwin; Gordon-Elliott, Janna S.; Kang, Yoon; Holcomb, Kevin; Frey, Melissa K.

Mental Health of US Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Christophers, Briana; Nieblas-Bedolla, Edwin; Gordon-Elliott, Janna S.; Kang, Yoon; Holcomb, Kevin; Frey, Melissa K.

Abstract

The coronavirus pandemic has increased mental health distress among health professionals. Residents, pre-pandemic, already had elevated rates of depression, burnout, and suicide. However, there are no studies quantifying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students in the USA. Our purpose was to conduct a multiinstitution survey to assess mental health among US medical students.

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Journal of General Internal Medicine
2021
Profession(s)
Physicians
Topic(s)
Mental Health
Resource Types
Peer-Reviewed Research
Study Type(s)
Descriptive / Qualitative Study
Action Strategy Area(s)
Measurement
Setting(s)
Academic
Academic Role(s)
Students