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Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows

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New research shows that people who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 may be at a higher risk of experiencing mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders. D-Keine/E+/Getty Images
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Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, including depression and anxiety disorders, and a new study finds that the association is strongest among people who were not vaccinated against the disease.