This qualitative study assessed the responses of emerging adults with pre-existing mood and anxiety disorders to the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients from the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) in London, Ontario, Canada completed a survey on their emotional states, activities, and coping mechanisms. Thematic analysis revealed a dominant theme of "Languishing," with subthemes of "Dominance of Negative Emotion," "Waiting and Stagnating," and "Loss of Opportunity." A contrasting theme of "Coping through Intentional Action" was identified in those coping well, suggesting it may be protective.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Jun 21, 2024
Authors
Jeremy Chitpin, Michael Wammes, James Ross, Aiswarya Pillai, Jazzmin Demy, Chloe Carter, Paul Tremblay, Evelyn Vingilis, Elizabeth Osuch
Tags
COVID-19
emerging adults
mood disorders
anxiety disorders
coping mechanisms
thematic analysis
languishing
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