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  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic prompted global lockdowns and heightened stress, anxiety, and depression.
  • Individuals may turn to psychoactive substances and reinforcing behaviors (e.g., gambling, gaming) as coping strategies.
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT) became essential for daily life, work, and social connection during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the risks of problematic substance use and reinforcing behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To highlight the increased reliance on and potential risks of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) usage.
  • To provide practical recommendations for mitigating these risks.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus guidance development.
  • Review of psychological impacts of pandemic-related stressors.
  • Analysis of behavioral patterns and ICT usage during crisis periods.

Main Results:

  • Pandemic-related stressors significantly increased the propensity for maladaptive coping mechanisms.
  • Vulnerable individuals are at risk of developing problematic usage patterns of ICT.
  • Non-pathological ICT use is adaptive for most, but excessive use poses risks.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created a high-risk environment for substance abuse and behavioral issues.
  • Problematic ICT use is a growing concern, particularly among vulnerable populations.
  • Recommendations are needed to address and prevent excessive technology and substance use during crises.