May 28, 2020

Clinically Significant Fear and Anxiety of COVID-19: A Psychometric Examination of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

• Lee et al. developed and evaluated a Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) using an online survey of 398 US adults. The CAS was correlated with coronavirus diagnosis, history of anxiety, coronavirus fear, functional impairment, alcohol/drug coping, religious coping, hopelessness, suicidal ideation, as well as social attitudes (e.g., satisfaction with President Trump). These findings support the validity of this mental health screener for COVID-19 related research and practice. 

Lee et al. (May 20, 2020). Clinically Significant Fear and Anxiety of COVID-19: A Psychometric Examination of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Psychiatry Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113112