Two years of COVID-19: persistently reduced well-being and increases in global psychopathology during the pandemic in a representative Austrian population-sample within the COH-FIT study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Two years of COVID-19: persistently reduced well-being and increases in global psychopathology during the pandemic in a representative Austrian population-sample within the COH-FIT study

  • By

  • Monika Schlögelhofer

  • Elena Aschauer

  • Harald Aschauer

  • Christoph U. Correll

  • Georg Dorffner

  • Alexa Kuenburg

  • Marco Solmi

  • Trevor Thompson

  • June 1, 2026

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    The mean WHO-5 well-being score in Austria decreased significantly from 73.2 pre-pandemic to 65.7 intra-pandemic.

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    The proportion of individuals scoring <50, indicating depression, increased from 12.6% pre-pandemic to 25.1% intra-pandemic.

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    Vulnerable groups, including females, those with pre-existing health conditions, and the unemployed, experienced greater declines in mental health.

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    The most effective coping strategies reported included internet use, physical activity, and social media interactions.

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    COVID-19 had a lasting negative impact on mental health in Austria, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.

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Two years of COVID-19: persistently reduced well-being and increases in global psychopathology during the pandemic in a representative Austrian population-sample within the COH-FIT study

  • by Monika Schlögelhofer, Elena Aschauer, Harald Aschauer, Christoph U. Correll, Georg Dorffner, Alexa Kuenburg, Marco Solmi, Trevor Thompson

  • June 1, 2026

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