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Summary: The aim of this study is to examine how the public’s knowledge, perceived severity, and perceived controllability of the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with emotional and behavioural reactions. After collecting the responses from an online survey of over 4,500 citizens, the authors draw some associations between these factors and positive-negative emotions.

Citation: Li, J.-B., Yang, A., Dou, K., Wang, L.-X., Zhang, M.-C., & Lin, X.-Q. (2020). Chinese Public’s Knowledge, Perceived Severity, and Perceived Controllability of COVID-19 and Their Associations with Emotional and Behavioural Reactions, Social Participation, and Precautionary Behaviour: A National Survey. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-16572/v2

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Summary: Through the use of a survey, Zhang et al hope to examine and contrast how those infected with COVID-19, those in quarantine and the general public cope with this crisis differently. This study presents the cleaned up data from their survey and leaves the reader to interpret it.

Citation: Zhang, J., Lu, H., Zeng, H., Zhang, S., Du, Q., Jiang, T., & Du, B. (2020). The differential psychological distress of populations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 87, 49–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.031

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Summary: As is visible from the title, this study examines whether those with previous diagnosed disorders are more vulnerable and susceptible to COVID-19 related stress. They conclude that those with previous existing mental health disorders do in fact have more difficulties coping with the pandemic. Here they present data that compares these three groups and their ways of coping.

Citation: Asmundson, G. J. G., Paluszek, M. M., Landry, C. A., Rachor, G. S., McKay, D., & Taylor, S. (2020). Do pre-existing anxiety-related and mood disorders differentially impact COVID-19 stress responses and coping? Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 74, 102271. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2020.102271

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Summary: Fear and anxiety play an important role in this pandemic, so authors Taylor et al. set out to develop a COVID-19 Stress Scale (CSS) and test it via the study explained in this article. In conclusion, they find a 5-factor solution to assessing COVID-19 related stress and anxiety.

Citation: Taylor, S., Landry, C. A., Paluszek, M. M., Fergus, T. A., McKay, D., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2020). Development and initial validation of the COVID Stress Scales. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 72, 102232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2020.102232

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Summary: Fear and anxiety play an important role in this pandemic, so authors Taylor et al. set out to develop a COVID-19 Stress Scale (CSS) and test it via the study explained in this article. In conclusion, they find a 5-factor solution to assessing COVID-19 related stress and anxiety.

Citation: Taylor, S., Landry, C. A., Paluszek, M. M., Fergus, T. A., McKay, D., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2020). COVID stress syndrome: Concept, structure, and correlates. Depression and Anxiety, 37(8), 706–714. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.23071

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Summary: This study recruited a total of 52730 participants and thus became the first nationwide large-scale survey for psychological distress during COVID-19. Based on the data and their scores, almost 35% of these experienced psychological distress. Additionally, the researchers suggest some future steps to minimize that percentage of people.

Citation: Qiu, J., Shen, B., Zhao, M., Wang, Z., Xie, B., & Xu, Y. (2020). A nationwide survey of psychological distress among Chinese people in the COVID-19 epidemic: implications and policy recommendations. General Psychiatry, 33(2), e100213. https://doi.org/10.1136/gpsych-2020-100213

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Summary: This study focuses on a sample from the United States and evaluates these residents’ way of coping with the pandemic. They conclude that there is a high rate of stress within the sample as well as a relatively high rate of CDC guidelines adherence.

Citation: Park, C. L., Russell, B. S., Fendrich, M., Finkelstein-Fox, L., Hutchison, M., & Becker, J. (2020). Americans’ COVID-19 Stress, Coping, and Adherence to CDC Guidelines. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 35(8), 2296–2303. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-020-05898-9

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Summary: How have doctors’ psychological well-being been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak? That is the question that this longitudinal study sets out to examine. No findings or data is included, just the protocol.

Citation: Roberts, T., Daniels, J., Hulme, W., Horner, D., Lyttle, M. D., Samuel, K., … Carlton, E. (2020). COVID-19 emergency response assessment study: a prospective longitudinal survey of frontline doctors in the UK and Ireland: study protocol. BMJ Open, 10(8), e039851. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039851

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Summary: The nationally representative sample from Australia presented in this article demonstrates how Australians are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how psychological distress impacted their pre-pandemic behaviours. The authors conclude that overall there has been a negative shift in physical activity, sleep, alcohol consumption and smoking.

Citation: Stanton, R., To, Q. G., Khalesi, S., Williams, S. L., Alley, S. J., Thwaite, T. L., … Vandelanotte, C. (2020). Depression, Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19: Associations with Changes in Physical Activity, Sleep, Tobacco and Alcohol Use in Australian Adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(11), 4065. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17114065

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Summary: This longitudinal study not only analyzed how the Chinese cope with the COVID-19 situation, but also compared the general population in China at two different points of time–once during the outbreak of the pandemic and once four weeks later. Based on the results from the survey, stress, depression and anxiety regarding the pandemic remained consistent, whereas mental health improved slightly.

Citation: Wang, C., Pan, R., Wan, X., Tan, Y., Xu, L., McIntyre, R. S., … Ho, C. (2020). A longitudinal study on the mental health of general population during the COVID-19 epidemic in China. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 87, 40–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.04.028

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Summary: In this national study, the authors examined the mental well-being of the general population in China. Overall, more than half of the respondents rated the psychological impact as moderate-to-severe, and about one-third reported moderate-to-severe anxiety.

Citation: Wang, C., Pan, R., Wan, X., Tan, Y., Xu, L., Ho, C. S., & Ho, R. C. (2020). Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors during the Initial Stage of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Epidemic among the General Population in China. International journal of environmental research and public health, 17(5), 1729. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17051729

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Summary: This study presents the data from a national survey regarding psychological distress among different groups in Italy and provides some interpretation. The evidence shows that those who had to leave home for work had greater degrees of stress than those who stayed at home or worked remotely.

Citation: Mazza, C., Ricci, E., Biondi, S., Colasanti, M., Ferracuti, S., Napoli, C., & Roma, P. (2020). A Nationwide Survey of Psychological Distress among Italian People during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Immediate Psychological Responses and Associated Factors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(9), 3165. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17093165

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Summary: This UN Policy Brief presents how coping with COVID-19 negatively impacts mental health. The policy brief compares mental health before and during the pandemic, giving a detailed explanation of the problem and laying out future steps to take.

Citation: COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health 13 M AY 2 0 2 0. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://unsdg.un.org/sites/default/files/2020-05/UN-Policy-Brief-COVID-19-and-mental-health.pdf

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Summary: This paper highlights the importance of conducting research about COVID-19 and mental health. They present a strategy for approaching and fulfilling such research.

Citation: Holmes, E. A., O’Connor, R. C., Perry, V. H., Tracey, I., Wessely, S., Arseneault, L., … Bullmore, E. (2020). Multidisciplinary research priorities for the COVID-19 pandemic: a call for action for mental health science. The Lancet Psychiatry, 7(6), 547–560. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366(20)30168-1

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Summary: The subjects for this sample are the young people within the age group of 14 to 30 years in China two weeks after the occurrence of COVID-19. The researchers shared an online questionnaire and collected a little over 500 valid responses. Here, they share the data and conclude that mental health persists to be a national problem.

Citation: Liang, L., Ren, H., Cao, R., Hu, Y., Qin, Z., Li, C., & Mei, S. (2020). The Effect of COVID-19 on Youth Mental Health. Psychiatric Quarterly, 91(3), 841–852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-020-09744-3

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Summary: This study compares three groups and their scores of vicarious traumatization: front-line nurses, non-front-line nurses, and the general public. According to their responses to a mobile-app questionnaire, the latter two groups have earned a higher score.

Citation: Li, Z., Ge, J., Yang, M., Feng, J., Qiao, M., Jiang, R., … Yang, C. (2020). Vicarious traumatization in the general public, members, and non-members of medical teams aiding in COVID-19 control. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 88, 916–919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.03.007

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Summary: This is a report on the survey conducted in Germany at the end of March on how the people perceive risk and fear and cope with the COVID-19 situation, and how emergency food preparedness plaid a role. Also, the author discusses how young adults react differently than the elderly to the outbreak of the pandemic.

Citation: Gerhold, L. (2020, March 25). COVID-19: Risk perception and Coping strategies. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/xmpk4

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Summary: A total of 20 nurses caring for COVID-19 patients were recruited and interviewed at least 1-2 in-person and 1-2 by telephone interviews at multiple points to assess their daily experience in the hospital. The participants showed that they experienced negative emotions in the early stage, but later on an increase of positive emotions occurred as they started to self-reflect more frequently and feel more grateful. Overall, psychological growth was observed, which means they found good ways to cope with their stress.

Citation: Sun, N., Wei, L., Shi, S., Jiao, D., Song, R., Ma, L., … Wang, H. (2020). A qualitative study on the psychological experience of caregivers of COVID-19 patients. American Journal of Infection Control, 48(6), 592–598. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2020.03.018

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Summary: Based on publicly reported situational reports of countries and US states, this article analyzes the data provided about the number of deaths of non-elderly versus elderly people. People younger than 65 years have very small risks of COVID-19 death. Robust data is provided in tables and open to interpretation.

Citation: Ioannidis, J. P. A., Axfors, C., & Contopoulos-Ioannidis, D. G. (2020). Population-level COVID-19 mortality risk for non-elderly individuals overall and for non-elderly individuals without underlying diseases in pandemic epicenters. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.04.05.20054361

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Summary: Not only does this study examine how parent’s are dealing with the novel outbreak of the pandemic and the changes that accompanied it as quarantine and taking up an educational role for their children, it also focuses on how their children are doing psychologically. A survey of 854 parents gives the researchers a good insight into family life in Italy during lockdown.

Citation: Spinelli, M., Lionetti, F., Pastore, M., & Fasolo, M. (2020). Parents’ Stress and Children’s Psychological Problems in Families Facing the COVID-19 Outbreak in Italy. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01713

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Summary: Parents with children age 12 and younger were asked about their overall concern about COVID-19 and parenting stress, comment on their relationship with their children, time spent together, and style and frequency of punishment.

Citation: Golberstein, E., Wen, H., & Miller, B. F. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Mental Health for Children and Adolescents. JAMA Pediatrics, 174(9), 819. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1456

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Citation: Kang, L., Li, Y., Hu, S., Chen, M., Yang, C., Yang, B. X., Wang, Y., Hu, J., Lai, J., Ma, X., Chen, J., Guan, L., Wang, G., Ma, H., & Liu, Z. (2020). The mental health of medical workers in Wuhan, China dealing with the 2019 novel coronavirus. The Lancet Psychiatry, 7(3), e14. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30047-X

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Citation: Findlay, Leanne & Arim, Rubab. (2020). Canadians report lower self-perceived mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/45-28-0001/2020001/article/00003-eng.htm.

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Citation: Golberstein, E., Wen, H., & Miller, B. F. (2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Mental Health for Children and Adolescents. JAMA pediatrics, 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1456. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2020.1456

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Citation: Pierce, Matthias and Hope, Holly and Ford, Tamsin and Hatch, Stephani and Hotopf, Matthew and Kontopantelis, Evangelos and John, Ann and Webb, Roger T. and Wessely, Simon and McManus, Sally and Abel, Kathryn M., Mental Health Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Probability Sample Survey of the UK Population (6/5/2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3624264 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3624264

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Citation: Jiao, W. Y., Wang, L. N., Liu, J., Fang, S. F., Jiao, F. Y., Pettoello-Mantovani, M., & Somekh, E. (2020). Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children during the COVID-19 Epidemic. The Journal of pediatrics, 221, 264–266.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.03.013