Investigating the effect of COVID-19 dissemination on symptoms of anxiety and depression among university students.

Daniel V VigoLaura JonesRichard MunthaliJulia PeiJean WestenbergLonna MunroCarolina JudkowiczAngel Y WangBrianna Van den AdelJoshun DulaiMichael KrauszRandy P AuerbachRonny BruffaertsLakshmi YathamAnne GadermannBrian RushHui XieKrishna PendakurChris Richardson

Published in: BJPsych open (2021)

Propinquity of COVID-19 cases may increase the likelihood of anxiety symptoms in students, particularly among men. Most students reported coping well, but additional support is needed for an emotionally overwhelmed minority who report being unable to access help.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
sleep quality
high school
depressive symptoms
social support
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
middle aged