COVID lockdowns took a toll: study tracks mental health over 6 months

NCT ID NCT04339790

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at how stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, like social distancing and lockdowns, affected people's mental health. Over 3,600 adults completed online surveys every two weeks for up to six months. The goal was to understand the link between pandemic-related stressors and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and distress.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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