Alcohol use in Australia during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: Initial results from the COLLATE project

E Neill; D Meyer; WL Toh; TE van Rheenen; A Phillipou; EJ Tan; SL Rossell

Journal article

Alcohol use in Australia during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: Initial results from the COLLATE project

E Neill, D Meyer, WL Toh, TE van Rheenen, A Phillipou, EJ Tan, SL Rossell

Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences | WILEY | Published : 2020

DOI: 10.1111/pcn.13099

Abstract

Aim: The effects of social isolation measures used to control the spread of COVID-19 are negatively impacting the mental health of many. One of the consequences of exposure to disasters/pandemics is an increase in alcohol use. The current study aimed to examine what predisposing (distal) and pandemic-related (proximal) factors were associated with increased drinking in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: On 1 April 2020, 5158 Australians completed a survey from the COvid-19 and you: mentaL heaLth in AusTralia now survEy (COLLATE) project, a nationwide study aimed at tracking key mental health concerns. Using logistic regression, distal (demographics and previous drinking behaviors) a..

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Erica Neill Author

Tamsyn van Rheenen Author

Andrea Phillipou Author

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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council

Funding Acknowledgements

S.L.R. holds a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Fellowship (GNT1154651), and E.J.T. (GNT1142424) and T.V.R. (GNT1088785) hold NHMRC Early Career Fellowships. W.L.T. (GNT1161609) and A.P. (GNT1159953) are supported by NHMRC New Investigator Project Grants.