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Changes in mental health and help-seeking among young Australian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a prospective cohort study.

Emily L UptonPhilip James ClareAlexandra HendersonVeronica C BolandClara De TorresRaimondo BrunoDelyse HutchinsonKypros KypriRichard MattickNyanda McBrideAmy Peacock
Published in: Psychological medicine (2021)
This study found increases in depression and anxiety symptoms but not greater help-seeking among young Australian adults during the first wave of the pandemic. Increasing availability and awareness of accessible treatment options and psychoeducation is critical, as well as further research into risk and protective factors to help target treatment to this vulnerable age group.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • middle aged
  • mental illness
  • physical activity