September 24, 2020

Perceived Efficacy of COVID-19 Restrictions, Reactions and Their Impact on Mental Health during the Early Phase of the Outbreak in Six Countries

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): mental health personal impact

• Participants in a multi-country survey (n=2264) that assessed perceived efficacy of COVID-19 restrictions and mental health impact found that school closings had the strongest perceived effect on daily life. Risk perception of infection was higher among participants who believed that their country reacted too mildly. Dissatisfaction with government response corresponded to increased distress levels.

Mækelæ et al. (Aug 12, 2020). Perceived Efficacy of COVID-19 Restrictions, Reactions and Their Impact on Mental Health during the Early Phase of the Outbreak in Six Countries. Royal Society Open Science. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.200644