Mental health amidst multiple crises: trends and sociodemographic risk factors in Austria's general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, mental health in Austria has faced substantial challenges due to a series of both global and regional crises.

Objective

This study aimed to assess changes in mental health indicators within the Austrian population over time from April 2022 to October 2024 and to identify sociodemographic correlates of poor mental health.

Methods

Two cross-sectional online surveys on representative samples of the Austrian general population were conducted at two timepoints: April 2022 (n = 1,032) and October 2024 (n = 2,025). Mental health indicators, including depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcohol misuse, and stress, were measured using validated scales. Sociodemographic data were collected to examine associations with mental health indicators. Chi-squared

SUBMITTER: Humer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11903441 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature