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September 10, 2025Depression and AnxietyOpen Access

Veteran Reports of Anxiety and Depression Before, During, and After COVID‐19: Associations With Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Traumatic Exposures

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RCRyan P. ChesnutKAKeith R. AronsonDPDaniel F. Perkins

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Overview

Observational analysis revealed heightened anxiety and depression symptoms in veterans during COVID-19, highlighting racial and gender disparities.

Key Points

  • Veterans reported increased anxiety and depression symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups.
  • Higher symptom levels of anxiety and depression were observed before, during, and after COVID-19, with trends differing by gender and race.
  • Exposure to adverse childhood experiences and combat experiences showed inconsistent associations with mental health symptoms over time.
  • These findings suggest that health responses to future crises should consider the unique vulnerabilities of veterans, especially regarding race and gender.

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Chesnut et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23caeb210217d6478a371https://doi.org/10.1155/da/5572394
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