Anxiety, depression, traumatic stress and COVID-19-related anxiety in the UK general population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mark Shevlin Orla McBrideJamie MurphyJilly Gibson MillerTodd K HartmanLiat LevitaLiam MasonAnton P MartinezRyan McKayThomas V A StocksKate M BennettPhilip HylandThanos KaratziasRichard P Bentall

Published in: BJPsych open (2020)

This study showed a modest increase in the prevalence of mental health problems in the early stages of the pandemic, and these problems were predicted by several specific COVID-related variables. Further similar surveys, particularly of those with children at home, are required as the pandemic progresses.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
mental health
sars cov
sleep quality
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
spinal cord injury
cross sectional
mental illness
risk factors
depressive symptoms
young adults
stress induced
drug induced
heat stress