The Effect of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Wellbeing in a Representative Sample of Australian Adults.

ABSTRACT: There is minimal knowledge about the impact of large-scale epidemics on community mental health, particularly during the acute phase. This gap in knowledge means we are critically ill-equipped to support communities as they face the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to provide data urgently needed to inform government policy and resource allocation now and in other future crises. The study was the first to survey a representative sample from the Australian population at the early acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression, anxiety, and psychological wellbeing were measured with well-validated scales (PHQ-9, GAD-7, WHO-5). Using linear regression, we tested for associations between mental health and exposure to COVID-19, impacts of COVID-19 on work and social functioni

SUBMITTER: Dawel A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7573356 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature