More mental health web searches detailed during NY COVID-19 lockdownA JAMA study today analyzing trends in internet searches found increased queries for anxiety, panic attack, and insomnia during the New York statewide lockdown in March, with searches for depression and suicide remaining at expected levels.Quarantines have demonstrated negative effects on mental health arising from social isolation, restriction of activities, financial losses from workplace closures, and fears of illness.
The JAMA study sought to assess mental health concerns during a portion of the New York lockdown by analyzing trends in internet searches for mental health issues from Mar 22 to May 15.The study authors used anonymous, publicly available Google Trends and