How COVID-19 affects thinking, mental health, and social connections in recently housed veterans

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What this research studies

Researchers will follow veterans who recently experienced homelessness and compare those who had COVID-19 with those who did not. They will collect information through interviews, standardized questionnaires, brief cognitive tests, and review of medical records to document infection history. The team will monitor changes in memory, attention, anxiety, depression, and social integration over time. Results will be used to identify ongoing needs and guide support services for veterans transitioning out of homelessness.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
  Los Angeles, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Wynn, Jonathan — VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
• Study coordinator: Wynn, Jonathan

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About this research

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