Int J Soc Psychiatry. 2025 Aug 17:207640251359059. doi: 10.1177/00207640251359059. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Since October 2019, Lebanon has been facing a severe and multifaceted economic crisis, considered one of the three most severe crises globally since the mid-1980s. Generally, economic crises and recessions are known to impact psychological well-being and mental health significantly.
AIM: Considering this unique social context, the objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the association between financial well-being, anxiety, and depression among Lebanese adults during times of crisis.
METHOD: This study included 225 Lebanese adults who completed an online questionnaire assessing sociodemographic data, financial well-being, anxiety, and depression.
RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed strong correlations between financial well-being and anxiety, as well as depression. This study shows an association between increasing levels of financial well-being and decreasing levels of anxiety and depression among Lebanese adults in times of crisis. Moreover, the study found negative correlations between age and anxiety, as well as age and depression. It also found that education level correlated with anxiety.
CONCLUSION: The study offers insights into mental health in Lebanese society during times of crisis and recession, especially among relatively younger adults.
PMID:40819266 | DOI:10.1177/00207640251359059
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