Assessment of Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, and Headaches Before and After the Onset of Long COVID: A Case-Control Analysis in the Entire Population of Stockholm Region

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Long COVID affects 10-30% of individuals post-COVID-19, with symptoms persisting for over 12 weeks, impacting quality of life.
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Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety are prevalent in long COVID patients, influencing their overall health.
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The study investigates mental health symptom prevalence before and after long COVID diagnosis in Stockholm residents.
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Data was sourced from the VAL databases, which track health diagnoses and care visits in the Stockholm region.
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Understanding the relationship between mental health and long COVID is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies.

Bmc Medicine

by Sebastian Lindblom, Pia Lindberg, Gunnar Ljunggren, Seika Lee, Marta A. Kisiel, Iryna Kolosenko, Predrag Petrovic, Myrto Sklivanioti Greenfield, Caroline Wachtler, Artur Fedorowski, Åsa M. Wheelock, Axel C. Carlsson
November 14, 2025

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