The occurrence of anxiety disorders among Poles during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSIONS: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the mental condition of Poles, resulting in increased anxiety, fear and concerns regarding the future. 71% of the respondents showed different degrees of anxiety severity, and 44% of them scored at least 10 points in the GAD-7 scale, which indicates the presence of signs of Generalized Anxiety. There is a great need to provide Poles with mental support during the COVID-19 pandemic.PMID:34460877 | DOI:10.12740/PP/OnlineFirst/126230
Source: Psychiatria Polska - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Mateusz Babicki Agnieszka Mastalerz-Migas Source Type: research
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