![]() As the primary outcome measure, participants completed the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). ![]() Methods: Across 8 weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak (March 7 to April 21, 2020), we conducted a survey of 1145 adults in Singapore. Objective: In this study, we sought to accomplish the following: (1) assess well-being during the pandemic (2) replicate prior findings linking exposure to COVID-19 news with psychological distress and (3) examine whether subscription to an official WhatsApp channel can mitigate this risk. ![]() During a time when rumors and excessive news threaten psychological well-being, these services allow for rapid transmission of information and may boost resilience. As an example, the messenger app WhatsApp was adopted by both the World Health Organization and government agencies to provide updates on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
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