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November 24, 2020

Psychological Distress and COVID-19–Related Stressors Reported in a Longitudinal Cohort of US Adults in April and July 2020

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A nationally representative longitudinal survey of US adults (n=1,337) found 13% of respondents reported serious psychological distress in July 2020, relative to 14% in April 2020. At both time points, levels of reported serious distress were highest among adults aged 18-29 years, those with income less than $35,000, and Hispanic individuals. Among those with serious distress, the most common stressors reported were concerns about contracting COVID-19 (66%), pandemic effects on employment (65%), and finances (61%). 

McGinty et al. (Nov 23, 2020). Psychological Distress and COVID-19–Related Stressors Reported in a Longitudinal Cohort of US Adults in April and July 2020. JAMA. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2020.21231