Overview

As the 2019 coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) overspreads around the world, and scientists try to elucidate about the complexity of the virus, there is clear potential for it to become a long-lasting global illness. In this picture, Spain has emerged as one of the most affected countries with a high prevalence rate. The possibility of illness or even death, the uncertainty of the future, or the required physical estrangement, make this epidemic a highly stressful situation with potential long-term consequences on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the population, just isolation raises the probability of health problems like depression and anxiety. However, the same event does not affect everybody equally. The ultimate effect of a stressor will depend on its appraisal as a threat and the resources the person counts on to copy and several biopsychosocial variables could play an important role, as risk or protective factors.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be at least 60 years of age.
• Residing in Spain.
• Not having a diagnosed neurological disease or severe psychopathological disorder, or other ailment that is incompatible with the understanding of the questionnaires or the intervention program.
• Acceptance and signature of the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not comply with the established age range.
• Present an ailment that makes them unable to respond to the questionnaire.