Depression, anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from a New Zealand cohort study on mental well-being.

Norina Gasteiger Kavita VedharaAdam MasseyRu JiaKieran AylingTrudie ChalderCarol CouplandElizabeth Broadbent

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

The NZ population had higher depression and anxiety compared with population norms. Younger people and those most at risk of COVID-19 reported poorer mental health. Interventions should promote frequent exercise, and reduce loneliness and unhealthy behaviours.

Keyphrases

mental health
coronavirus disease
physical activity
sars cov
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
high intensity
social support
stress induced