Increased depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazilian mothers: a longitudinal study

Data from around the world suggest that the corona-virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its associated social distancing policies are linked to a worrying rise in depression and anxiety, especially in young adults, women, and parents. 1,2 However, most empirical studies are cross-sectional, and few have followed a longitudinal design that includes pre-pandemic measures.Giventhe impact of COVID-19 on the Brazilian eco-nomy and support systems, the number of cases and deaths, combined with the lockdown and a context in which women frequently have a higher household and childcare workload, the impact of this pandemic on maternal mental health could However, empirical data is still two follow-ups investigated aspects related mental using EPDS first results presented and X the GAD-7 define anxiety.