ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention

Changes in Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Virtual

Oral · Social Psychology

Changes in mental health were assessed pre-COVID-19 pandemic (September-December 2019) to during the pandemic (April-June 2020) within three samples of U.S. adults (total N=588). Significant increases in anxiety and stress, but not depression, were observed. Financial concern and disruption of daily life were the most consistent predictors of psychological distress.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Ilana HaliwaSpeaker
    West Virginia University
  • Jerin LeeDiscussant
    University of Connecticut
  • Jenna WilsonDiscussant
    West Virginia University
  • Natalie ShookDiscussant
    University of Connecticut