Mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic: main topics published in Portuguese and Italian on Twitter
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: Analyze published topics about mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic in public posts in Portuguese and Italian on Twitter. Methodology: Study of qualitative, cross-sectional approach, developed from the analysis of public Twitter posts in Portuguese and Italian language about mental health and the Covid-19 pandemic. The data were extracted, transcribed and the content were analyzed from Thematic Analysis. Results: A total of 430 Twitter posts were analyzed and five categories were created: Diverse criticisms about behavior and public policies; Restrictions and privations; The (in)attention to mental health care; Burnout, exhaustion, and emotional overload and Impact of the pandemic on education. Conclusion: The analyses showed impacts in different spheres of life of Twitter users in both countries, mainly in aspects related to mental health care in the virtual environment.
Source: Saúde em Redes
Institutions: University of Genoa, Universidade de São Paulo
Language: English
Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403158599