In this epidemiological investigation, we assessed the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 10,061 adults participated in the study. Symptoms of depression and anxiety were 2 to 3 times higher compared with prepandemic samples. Participants who predominantly socially distanced themselves revealed substantially higher symptoms than their counterparts. Females, ethnic and sexual-orientation minorities, younger adults, unemployed individuals, and participants with a psychiatric diagnosis reported higher prevalence of psychological symptoms. Worry about prolonged duration of physical-distancing protocols and frustration of autonomy was associated with elevation in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Increased competence to deal with the pandemic crisis was associated with fewer adverse symptoms. Physical exercise, experiencing nature, and distraction with activities were associated with reduced depressive symptoms but not anxiety. The extent of information access about the pandemic was associated with reduced anxiety symptoms. Furthermore, adherence to mitigation protocols was investigated. Younger adults and males reported lowest adherence. Altruistic attitudes, in addition to mandatory as opposed to voluntary adherence, were associated with higher adherence rates. Worrying about the health of significant others was associated with higher adherence rates, whereas worry about duration of pandemic protocols was associated with lower adherence rates.

在这项流行病学调查中，我们评估了COVID-19大流行期间抑郁症和焦虑症的患病率。共有10,061名成年人参加了该研究。与大流行前样品相比，抑郁和焦虑症状高出2至3倍。主要与社交保持距离的参与者显示出比同龄人明显更高的症状。女性，种族和性取向的少数群体，年轻人，失业者以及有精神病学诊断的参与者报告说，心理症状的患病率较高。担心身体疏远方案的持续时间过长以及对自主权的挫败与抑郁和焦虑症状的加剧有关。处理大流行危机的能力增强与较少的不良症状相关。进行体育锻炼，体验自然和分心活动与减轻抑郁症状有关，但与焦虑无关。有关大流行病的信息访问程度与焦虑症状减轻有关。此外，还研究了对缓解协议的遵守情况。年轻人和男性的依从性最低。除了强制性而非自愿遵守外，利他态度与更高的遵守率有关。担心其他重要人群的健康与更高的依从性相关，而担心大流行方案的持续时间则与更低的依从性相关。有关大流行病的信息访问程度与焦虑症状减轻有关。此外，还研究了对缓解协议的遵守情况。年轻人和男性的依从性最低。除了强制性而非自愿遵守外，利他态度与更高的遵守率有关。担心其他重要人群的健康与更高的依从性相关，而担心大流行方案的持续时间则与更低的依从性相关。有关大流行病的信息访问程度与焦虑症状减轻有关。此外，还研究了对缓解协议的遵守情况。年轻人和男性的依从性最低。除了强制性而非自愿遵守外，利他态度与更高的遵守率有关。担心其他重要人群的健康与更高的依从性相关，而担心大流行方案的持续时间与更低的依从性相关。