Examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on family mental health in Canada: findings from a national cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, school/child care closures and employment instability have created unprecedented conditions for families raising children at home. This study describes the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on families with children in Canada.

Design, setting and participants

This descriptive study used a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of adults living in Canada (n=3000) to examine the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Outcomes among parents with children <18 years old living at home (n=618) were compared with the rest of the sample. Data were collected via an online survey between 14 May to 29 May 2020.

Outcome measures

Participants reported on changes to their menta

SUBMITTER: Gadermann AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7804831 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature