The COVID-19 pandemic and measures aimed at its mitigation, such as physical distancing,
have been discussed as risk factors for loneliness, which increases the risk of premature …

The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting measures can be regarded as a global stressor.
Cross-sectional studies showed rather negative impacts on people's mental health, while …

Large-scale health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, may evoke negative affective
responses, which are linked to psychological maladjustment and psychopathology. Here …

Background Times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to compromise
mental health. Despite a large number of studies, evidence on the development of mental …

During the pandemic, the extent of subsequent mental health strains is an important issue. A
representative face-to-face survey was conducted to assess mental health consequences in …

This rapid review examines how the mental health of adults in the general population in
Germany changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a systematic literature …

Rationale The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has dramatically altered
people's social lives due to social restriction measures taken to control the coronavirus …

An online survey was conducted in Germany during the lockdown period to assess its
psycho-social consequences. A convenience sample N= 2009 (comparable representation …

Purpose With the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions imposed in many parts of
the world, there is growing concern about its impact on mental health. This longitudinal study …

Loneliness and lack of social well-being are associated with adverse health outcomes and
have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Smartphone communication data have …