Mental health pre during and post pandemic in college students data and analysis syntax

This study examined commonly endured mental health challenges among emerging adults in college before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In this repeated cross-sectional study, different samples of undergraduates 18-26 years old were recruited from a large public university during pre-pandemic (Fall 2019, <i>N</i>=500), pandemic onset (Spring 2020, <i>N</i>=420), academic year 1 (Fall 2020-Spring 2021, <i>N</i>=700), academic year 2 (Fall 2021-Spring 2022, <i>N</i>=1,195), academic year 3 (Fall 2022-Spring 2023, <i>N</i>=1,004), and post-pandemic (Fall 2023, <i>N</i>=516). Participants completed an online survey assessing stress (Perceived Stress Scale-10), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-8), and anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7) symptoms.