B3760 - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OCD symptoms in young adults - 15/04/2021

B number: 
B3760
Principal applicant name: 
Kate Northstone | University of Bristol, UK (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants: 
Beca Morrell, Dr Alex Kwong, Dr Rebecca Pearson
Title of project: 
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OCD symptoms in young adults
Proposal summary: 

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms have increased over the COVID-19 pandemic in the ALSPAC cohort compared to pre-pandemic reported levels. As an anxiety disorder, it is probable that anxiety induced by fear of contamination and illness has contributed to additional or heightened obsessive behaviours during the pandemic, but it is unclear who has been most affected.

Impact of research: 
Understanding which sub-groups of the population have suffered detrimental changes in OCD may help in providing appropriate support.
Date proposal received: 
Monday, 12 April, 2021
Date proposal approved: 
Thursday, 15 April, 2021
Keywords: 
Mental health - Psychology, Psychiatry, Cognition, Mental health