COVID-19, as a crucial public health crisis, has affected our lives in nearly every aspect.
Besides its major health threats, COVID-19 brings severe secondary impacts, one of which …

Self-compassion is negatively associated with aggressive behaviors. However, the
association between self-compassion and cyber aggression toward stigmatized people (eg …

Social isolation and loneliness worsen symptoms and functioning among individuals
diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI) 1, 2. However, there is a dearth of studies on …

This open access book discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects
of life on a global scale. It analyzes the challenges in the healthcare system during the …

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related public stigma is a major challenge, with
scarce available evidence. This study aimed to determine the disparities and factors …

Introduction Exposure to a high volume of vaccine misinformation on social media can have
a negative effect on vaccine confidence and rates. To counteract misinformation, we …

Background Pre-hospital medical staff faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19
pandemic. However, these challenges specific to pre-hospital services have not been …

In the face of unknown risks, including the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,
we tend to have stigmatized perceptions. The current study aimed to examine the …

Objective The aim of this study was to investigate change in the stigma that emerged during
the COVID-19 pandemic over time and the factors responsible for the change. Methods …

This cross-sectional study examined fear of COVID-19, social participation, loneliness, and
adverse psychological health outcomes among Chinese older adults after the pandemic …