Comparing the impact of high versus low lockdown severity on the mental health of young people in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Young Australians have been differentially affected by lockdowns and social restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compared the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions for young people in two Australian states, Victoria and Queensland, with Victoria experiencing more days in lockdown and greater infection rates. An online survey was completed between 01/04/2021 and 31/07/2021 by 687 young people, aged 16 to 24 years; 337 from Victoria and 350 from Queensland. Levels of negative emotion feelings (as measured by the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale), and COVID-19 risk factors for negative emotions (such as financial hardship, education disruption, loneliness and household conflict), as well as protective factors (resilience and self-esteem) we

SUBMITTER: Meyer D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9946783 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature