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Data were analyzed to examine associations among anxiety, depression, stress, fear, social support, and QoL outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Among the participants, 13.2% reported moderate-to-severe anxiety and 22.1% showed moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. The average stress score was 15.63 \u00b1 5.43, and the mean fear score was 14.13 \u00b1 5.71, with 15.4% scoring above the clinical threshold. Perceived social support was moderate, with mean scores from healthcare providers (18.72 \u00b1 6.43), family (18.79 \u00b1 7.97), and friends (16.26 \u00b1 7.46).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings highlight the compounded psychological burden experienced by institutionalized patients with SMIs during a pandemic. 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