The prevalence, incidence, prognosis and risk factors for symptoms of depression and anxiety in a UK cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound consequences for population mental health. However, it is less clear for whom these effects are sustained.

Aims

To investigate the prevalence, incidence, prognosis and risk factors for symptoms of depression and anxiety in a UK cohort over three distinct periods in the pandemic in 2020.

Method

An online survey was completed by a UK community cohort at three points (n = 3097 at baseline, n = 878 completed all surveys): April (baseline), July to September (time point 2) and November to December (time point 3). Participants completed validated measures of depression and anxiety on each occasion, and we prospectively explored the role of sociodemographic and psychological factors (loneliness, positive mood and perceived ri

SUBMITTER: Jia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8914134 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature