The impact of COVID-19 on subthreshold depressive symptoms: a longitudinal study

Aims The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic represents an unprecedented threat to mental health. Herein, we assessed the impact of COVID-19 on subthreshold depressive symptoms and identified potential mitigating factors. Methods Participants were from Depression Cohort in China (ChiCTR registry number 1900022145). Adults ( n = 1722) with subthreshold depressive symptoms were enrolled between March and October 2019 in a 6-month,...