We were interested in examining the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic affects mental health. Participants were asked to respond to a number of survey items designed to assess depression, stress, and anxiety.
Depression
The average depression score was 1.02 (SD = 1.36, median = 0, min = 0, max = 6). On average, men reported lower depression scores than women (M = 0.76 for men vs. M = 1.13 for women). There is a negative association between depression and age; older participants were likely to report lower levels of depression than younger participants.
Stress
The average stress score was 12.3 (SD = 7.17, median = 12, min = 0, max = 38). On average, men reported lower stress scores than women (M = 10.47 for men vs. M = 13.12 for women). There is a negative association between stress and age; older participants were likely to report lower levels of stress than younger participants.
Anxiety
The average anxiety score was 3.59 (SD = 3.87, median = 2, min = 0, max = 24). On average, men reported lower anxiety scores than women (M = 2.41 for men vs. M = 4.12 for women). There is a negative association between anxiety and age; older participants were likely to report lower levels of anxiety than younger participants.
