Increased Anxiety of Public Situations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence From a Community and a Patient Sample.
Andre PittigValentina M GlückJuliane M BoschetAlex H K WongPaula EngelkePublished in: Clinical psychology in Europe (2021)
Preliminary findings demonstrate an increase in anxiety in public situations during the COVID-19 pandemic in a community and a patient sample. Moderate anxiety may facilitate compliance with public safety measures. However, high anxiety levels may result in persistent impairments and should be monitored during the pandemic.