Abstract：
OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between the economic activity of small firms and the mental well-being of the population in five Latin American countries in the early stages of the pandemic.
METHODS: We utilize the search volume of certain keywords on Google Trends (GT), such as \"boredom,\" \"frustration,\" \"loneliness,\" \"sleep\", \"anxiety\", and \"depression\", as an indicator of the well-being of the population. By examining the data from Facebook Business Activity Trends, we investigate how social attention reacts to the activity levels of different economic sectors.
RESULTS: Increased business activity is generally associated with reduced levels of boredom, loneliness, sleep problems and anxiety. The effect on depression varies by sector, with positive associations concentrated in onsite jobs. In addition, we observe that strict Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) tend to exacerbate feelings of boredom and loneliness, sleep issues, and anxiety.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest a strong association between different indicators of psychological well-being and the level of activity in different sectors of the economy. Given the essential role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in generating employment, especially during crises like the pandemic, it is imperative that they remain resilient and adaptable to support economic recovery and job preservation. To accomplish this, policymakers need to focus on providing financial stability and support for SMEs, fostering social support networks within companies, and incorporating mental health services into workplace environments. This comprehensive strategy can alleviate mental health challenges and enhance public health resilience.
METHODS: We utilize the search volume of certain keywords on Google Trends (GT), such as \"boredom,\" \"frustration,\" \"loneliness,\" \"sleep\", \"anxiety\", and \"depression\", as an indicator of the well-being of the population. By examining the data from Facebook Business Activity Trends, we investigate how social attention reacts to the activity levels of different economic sectors.
RESULTS: Increased business activity is generally associated with reduced levels of boredom, loneliness, sleep problems and anxiety. The effect on depression varies by sector, with positive associations concentrated in onsite jobs. In addition, we observe that strict Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) tend to exacerbate feelings of boredom and loneliness, sleep issues, and anxiety.
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest a strong association between different indicators of psychological well-being and the level of activity in different sectors of the economy. Given the essential role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in generating employment, especially during crises like the pandemic, it is imperative that they remain resilient and adaptable to support economic recovery and job preservation. To accomplish this, policymakers need to focus on providing financial stability and support for SMEs, fostering social support networks within companies, and incorporating mental health services into workplace environments. This comprehensive strategy can alleviate mental health challenges and enhance public health resilience.
摘要：
目的：我们研究的目的是研究大流行初期五个拉丁美洲国家的小企业经济活动与人口心理健康之间的关系。
方法：我们利用GoogleTrends(GT)上某些关键词的搜索量，如“无聊，\"\"沮丧，\"\"孤独,\"\"sleep\",\"焦虑\",和“抑郁症”，作为人口福祉的指标。通过检查来自Facebook商业活动趋势的数据，我们调查了社会注意力对不同经济部门活动水平的反应。
结果：商业活动的增加通常与无聊程度的降低有关，孤独,睡眠问题和焦虑。对抑郁症的影响因部门而异，积极的协会集中在现场工作。此外,我们观察到，严格的非药物干预（NPI）往往会加剧无聊和孤独感，睡眠问题,和焦虑。
结论：我们的研究结果表明，不同经济部门的不同心理健康指标与活动水平之间存在很强的关联。鉴于中小企业在创造就业方面的重要作用，尤其是在大流行等危机期间，他们必须保持弹性和适应性，以支持经济复苏和就业。要做到这一点，政策制定者需要专注于为中小企业提供金融稳定和支持，在公司内部培育社会支持网络，并将精神卫生服务纳入工作场所环境。这一综合战略可以缓解心理健康挑战，增强公共卫生抵御能力。
方法：我们利用GoogleTrends(GT)上某些关键词的搜索量，如“无聊，\"\"沮丧，\"\"孤独,\"\"sleep\",\"焦虑\",和“抑郁症”，作为人口福祉的指标。通过检查来自Facebook商业活动趋势的数据，我们调查了社会注意力对不同经济部门活动水平的反应。
结果：商业活动的增加通常与无聊程度的降低有关，孤独,睡眠问题和焦虑。对抑郁症的影响因部门而异，积极的协会集中在现场工作。此外,我们观察到，严格的非药物干预（NPI）往往会加剧无聊和孤独感，睡眠问题,和焦虑。
结论：我们的研究结果表明，不同经济部门的不同心理健康指标与活动水平之间存在很强的关联。鉴于中小企业在创造就业方面的重要作用，尤其是在大流行等危机期间，他们必须保持弹性和适应性，以支持经济复苏和就业。要做到这一点，政策制定者需要专注于为中小企业提供金融稳定和支持，在公司内部培育社会支持网络，并将精神卫生服务纳入工作场所环境。这一综合战略可以缓解心理健康挑战，增强公共卫生抵御能力。
