September 18, 2020

Early Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A National Survey

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): brazil, mental health personal impact

• A national survey in Brazil (n=12,196) found high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress due to isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Younger individuals, those with previous mental health diagnoses, participants with excessive exposure to news, or with lower economic and education status were more likely to develop symptoms.

Campos et al. (Sept 15, 2020). Early Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A National Survey. Journal of Clinical Medicine. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9092976