Associations of psychological status and ultrasonic characteristics of thyroid nodules in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This study demonstrates that depression, anxiety, and stress were associated with the morbidity of thyroid nodules and thyroid ultrasound characteristics. During COVID-19, people's negative emotions increased significantly compared to before. Negative emotions might be harmful to thyroid health. Therefore, during periods of high stress, strategies to prevent psychological problems should be implemented to improve thyroid health.