Anxiety, depression and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple survey studies have demonstrated a mental health (MH) burden of COVID-19 globally. However, few studies have examined relevant risk factors for pandemic-related MH issues.

Methods

A link to an online survey was posted from April 8th - June 11th, 2020 which included questions regarding COVID-19 experience, perceived impact of the pandemic on life domains (e.g., social communication, finances), behavioural alterations (e.g., online activities, substance use), and MH treatment history. Current psychiatric symptom severity and impairment were evaluated using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Perceived Stress Scale.

Results

Overall, 632 individuals (82% female, mean age:42.04 ± 16.56) in Canada and the United St

SUBMITTER: Turna J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8548032 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature