Mental Health and Coping during the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are seeking participants for a 30-minute Kinsey Institute study about mental wellbeing, physical health, and coping of adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To participate: https://knsy.in/covid-coping
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to better understand mental wellbeing, physical health, and coping of adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how previous experiences affect coping. Understanding how people feel and behave during this situation is important so that we can plan for both positive and negative outcomes, create appropriate resources, and prepare for events like this in the future.
Participation is voluntary and open. This research is intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. If you are under age 18, do not complete the survey.
Research Team
Dr. Stephen Porges, Distinguished University Scientist;The Kinsey Institute
Founding Director, Kinsey Institute Traumatic Stress Research Consortium
Dr. Sue Carter, Senior Research Scientist, The Kinsey Institute
Dr. Jacek Kolacz, Assistant Research Scientist, The Kinsey Institute
Dr. Gregory Lewis, Assistant Research Scientist, The Kinsey Institute
Research Publications
Porges, S. (2020). The COVID-19 Pandemic is a Paradoxical Challenge to Our Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective. Clinical Neuropsychiatry, 17 (2),131-134. Open access. PDF
News and Resources
"Anxiety over Coronavirus is normal: Here’s how to manage it." Indianapolis Star, March 26
"Experts recommend taking a break from stress, trauma." HoosierTimes.com, April 17.
"Talking physical and mental health with the Kinsey Institute's Gregory Lewis." On Topic podcast, May 2.