Thematic Review on the Outlook of Mental Health Problems in the Post-Pandemic Period

Öz

The aim of this study is to examine academic research conducted in the field of mental health in the post-pandemic period using a thematic review method, to identify risk groups, to determine the prevalence of mental health problems and associated risk factors, and to develop recommendations for preventive and protective interventions. Studies published between 2022 and 2024 in the Google Scholar, DergiPark, and PubMed databases were reviewed, and research that included empirical data, clearly described methodologies, and focused primarily on mental health was included. Based on the specified criteria, 88 out of 1,890 articles were selected for analysis. The findings indicate that anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental health problems in the post-pandemic period. Children and adolescents, female university students, women in general, and healthcare workers are identified as the most vulnerable groups. Perceived social support, financial adequacy, regular physical activity, healthy eating habits, effective coping skills, and psychological resilience were found to be negatively associated with mental health problems. The results emphasize the need for risk group–specific, multidimensional preventive interventions supported by social policies. In this context, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable programs is highlighted.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• COVID-19
• Mental health
• Mental disorders

Post-Pandemi Dönemi Mental Sağlık Problemlerinin Görünümüne Dair Tematik Bir Derleme

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı, post-pandemi döneminde mental sağlık alanında yürütülen akademik çalışmaları tematik derleme yöntemiyle inceleyerek risk gruplarını belirlemek, mental sağlık problemlerinin yaygınlığını ve ilişkili risk faktörlerini ortaya koymak ve koruyucu-önleyici uygulamalara yönelik öneriler geliştirmektir. 2022–2024 yılları arasında Google Scholar, DergiPark ve PubMed veri tabanlarında yayımlanan çalışmalar taranmış; ampirik veri içeren, yöntemi açık ve temel konusu mental sağlık olan araştırmalar dahil edilmiştir. Belirlenen kriterler doğrultusunda 1890 makaleden 88’i analize alınmıştır. Bulgular, post-pandemi döneminde en yaygın mental sağlık problemlerinin anksiyete ve depresyon olduğunu göstermektedir. Çocuklar ve ergenler, kadın üniversite öğrencileri, kadınlar ve sağlık çalışanları en yüksek risk altında olan gruplardır. Algılanan sosyal destek, finansal yeterlilik, düzenli fiziksel aktivite, sağlıklı beslenme, etkili baş etme becerileri ve psikolojik esneklik mental sağlık problemleriyle negatif ilişkili bulunmuştur. Sonuçlar, risk gruplarına özgü, çok boyutlu ve sosyal politikalarla desteklenen koruyucu-önleyici müdahalelerin gerekliliğini vurgulamaktadır. Bu bağlamda disiplinlerarası iş birliği ve sürdürülebilir programların önemi öne çıkmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Covid-19
• Mental sağlık
• Mental hastalıklar

Kaynakça

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