The aim of the proposed project is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the mental health impact of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in Spain. A prospective cohort study of three groups will be conducted: (1) COVID-19 cases or close contacts recently isolated or quarantined; (2) healthcare workers; (3) adult general population. Recruitment through epidemiologic surveillance services, hospitals, primary care centers in 6 Spanish Autonomous Communities (groups 1 \& 2) and a random sample of individuals using telephone numbers as the sampling frames(group 3). Web-based surveys or telephone interviews at baseline and 6-month follow-up assess: current living and employment status; COVID-19 infection status; mental health (post-traumatic stress, panic, depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance use, suicidality; services use); psychological functioning; general health status and quality of life. Specific modules focus on isolation or quarantine (group 1) and care for COVID-19 patients (group 2). Short bi-weekly brief follow-up surveys among groups 1 \& 2 will provide additional assessment of main outcomes in the two months following baseline assessment.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Post-traumatic stress disorder
Timeframe: 6 months
Depression
Timeframe: 6 months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Timeframe: 6 months
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Timeframe: 6 months