Silvia Biondi

TL;DR: This epidemiological picture is an important benchmark for identifying persons at greater risk of suffering from psychological distress and the results are useful for tailoring psychological interventions targeting the post-traumatic nature of the distress.

TL;DR: The present study aimed at identifying psychological changes among the Italian public during the lockdown period, in addition to factors associated with these changes, to identify persons at greater risk of suffering from psychological distress as a result lockdown conditions, and inform psychological interventions targeting post-traumatic symptoms.

TL;DR: In the wake of the sudden spread of COVID-19, a large amount of the Italian population practiced incongruous behaviors with the protective health measures as discussed by the authors, and the authors of this paper aimed at examining psychological and psychosocial variables that could predict behavioral compliance.

TL;DR: Assessment of the psychological and emotional impact of isolation on patients in Residential Rehabilitation Communities showed that, during the Italian lockdown, psychiatric patients living in residential communities received unbroken support from peers and mental health professionals, maintained their usual medication treatment, and were informed of COVID-19 consequences.

TL;DR: In this paper, a study aimed at increasing our understanding of the psychological impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on undergraduate students, particularly with respect to the association between personality traits; defense mechanisms (DMs); depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms (DASSs); and compliance with the government recommended health measures.