Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

August 3, 2020

Maternal Psychological Distress & Mental Health Service Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Among an online sample of 641 predominantly Canadian mothers of children age 0-8 years, clinically-significant depression was indicated by 33%, 43%, and 43% of mothers of children age 0-18 months, 18 months to 4 years, and 5 to 8 years, respectively. Anxiety was 36%, 33%, and 30% for mothers across age groups, respectively. These proportions appear elevated relative to population values from pre-pandemic periods.  

Cameron et al. (July 20, 2020). Maternal Psychological Distress & Mental Health Service Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.07.081