The study aims to systematically examine various aspects of the anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The data collection is carried out online with longitudinal repeated measurements.
The COVID-19 pandemic is currently one of the greatest challenges for numerous countries -
also for Germany. In addition to its somatic and economic consequences, the psychological
dimension of the Coronavirus pandemic is discussed increasingly and is visible in public life
- e.g. in the "pandemic-caused experience of threat", "loss of control" and "panic" of
multiple people. The study examines the phenomenon of this "corona-related anxiety" in terms
of epidemiological, clinical and psychosocial characteristics. It is investigated how "corona
anxiety" affects people who already have an anxiety disorder or other mental illnesses as
well as formerly mentally healthy people. It is also examined how media reporting and
personal consequences of COVID-19 are connected with corona-related anxiety and if there is a
need for therapeutic support regarding corona-related anxiety.
To answer these questions a longitudinal online survey targeting the general population in
Germany is carried out. The survey takes place all three weeks as long as the pandemic lasts
and ends with one follow-up one year later.
Diagnostic Test: Online Questionnaire
Online Questionnaire via SoSci Survey
Inclusion Criteria:
- informed consent was given
- age ≥ 18
- able to complete the questionnaire in German
- country of residence: Germany
Exclusion Criteria:
- if at least one of the inclusion criteria is not met
Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Berlin, Germany
Investigator:
Contact: +49 30 450 517 285
corona-angst@charite.de
Antonia Bendau, M.Sc.Psych.
+4930450517274
antonia.bendau@charite.de
Andreas Ströhle, Prof.Dr.
+4930450517217
andreas.stroehle@charite.de