Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Treatment, Symptoms and Lifestyle, Among Outpatient Psychiatric Patients

Although several studies have looked at the impact of pre-existing mental illness and COVID-19 among the general public, no current studies have investigated the impact of COVID-19 among outpatient psychiatric patients. This study will investigate how outpatient psychiatric adults & children are affected with the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19 and its impact on other aspects of their lives. 

Study phase: N/A

Basic eligibility criteria:
Please contact the study coordinator for additional eligibility information.

ADULT Inclusion Criteria:

1) Be between the ages of 18-75 years old and generally healthy.

2) Must be patient at Behavioral Health Pavilion at BUMC-SC Adult or must be patient at Banner Whole Health Integrative Clinic.

3) Participants must be able to read and speak English.

ADULT Exclusion Criteria:

1) Participant is under 18 years of age or older than 75 years of age

2) Not a patient at Banner Behavioral Health Pavilion at BUMC-SC Adult or at Banner Whole Health Integrative Clinic.

3) Not able to read or speak English.

 

 

CHILD Inclusion Criteria:

1) Be between the ages of 12-17 years old and generally healthy.

2) Must be patient of Behavioral Health Pavilion at BUMC-SC Child and Adolescent Clinic.

3) Participants must be able to read and speak English.

CHILD Exclusion Criteria:

1) Participant is under 12 years of age or older than 17 years of age.

2) Not a patient at Banner Behavioral Health Pavilion at BUMC-SC Child and Adolescent Clinic.

3) Not able to read or speak English.

 

Primary disease category: Mental Health

Sponsor: University of Arizona

Protocol number: COVID-19 and Mental Health Study

Projected enrollment dates: October 2020 to October 2021

Official study title: "Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Treatment, Symptoms and Lifestyle, Among Outpatient Psychiatric Patients"