Functional brain connectivity prior to the COVID-19 outbreak moderates the effects of coping and perceived stress on mental health changes. A first year of COVID-19 pandemic follow-up study

Published in Biological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers found that individuals with more isolated executive control networks were more sensitive to the effects of stress, highlighting the importance of better coping strategies. Combining psychological factors and neuroimaging measures provided an innovative approach to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on mental health.