Name Steward Organization Suggested Domain Suggested Domain Description Cde Group Classification
COVID-19 Mental Health Symptom Type Project 5 (COVID-19) Health assessment
e.g., Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental ADL, cognitive function, etc.
NIH CDEs
  • Project 5 (COVID-19)
    • Tier 1

# Datatype
Value List

# Permissible value Value meaning definition Concept Concept source
Anger An emotional state characterized by marked annoyance or hostility. C73506 C73506 NCI Thesaurus
Anxiety Apprehension of danger and dread accompanied by restlessness, tension, tachycardia, and dyspnea unattached to a clearly identifiable stimulus. C26696 C26696 NCI Thesaurus
Depression A melancholy feeling of sadness and despair. C2982 C2982 NCI Thesaurus
Externalizing symptoms Impulsive, disruptive, or aggressive behaviors that typically emerge in childhood or early adolescence and are associated with significant functional impairment. Child and adolescent externalizing disorders include conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. C180615 C180615 NCI Thesaurus
Fatigue Overall tiredness and lack of energy. C3036 C3036 NCI Thesaurus
Inability to keep medical appointments A response indicating that an individual is unable to do something.:The act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.):The actions of prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions. C121742:C84279:C16205 C121742:C84279:C16205 NCI Thesaurus
Inattention Impaired ability to focus on a subject or idea. C117245 C117245 NCI Thesaurus
Increased substance use A subjective response indicating that something is or was increased.:An indication or description that substance usage is continuing. C164135:C162330 C164135:C162330 NCI Thesaurus
Loneliness Sadness resulting from being isolated or alone. C34785 C34785 NCI Thesaurus
Mania Excitement of psychotic proportions manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganisation of behaviour and elevation of mood. C61374 C61374 NCI Thesaurus
Medication Non-Compliance A drug product that contains one or more active and/or inactive ingredients; it is intended to treat, prevent or alleviate the symptoms of disease. This term does not refer to the individual ingredients that make up the product.:Failure of a patient to follow medical advice, take medication as directed, or adhere to a prescribed course of treatment. C459:C91752 C459:C91752 NCI Thesaurus
Pain interference The sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony, resulting from the stimulation of specialized nerve endings.:The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding. C3303:C72886 C3303:C72886 NCI Thesaurus
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) An anxiety disorder precipitated by an experience of intense fear or horror while exposed to a traumatic (especially life-threatening) event. The disorder is characterized by intrusive recurring thoughts or images of the traumatic event; avoidance of anything associated with the event; a state of hyperarousal and diminished emotional responsiveness. These symptoms are present for at least one month and the disorder is usually long-term. C3389 C3389 NCI Thesaurus
Psychosis A mental disorder characterized by personality change, impaired functioning, and loss of touch with reality. C78576 C78576 NCI Thesaurus
Repetitive thoughts and behaviors Recurring actions that are often non-purposeful. C117193 C117193 NCI Thesaurus
Sleep Disorder A change from the patient's baseline sleeping pattern, in the hours slept and/or an alteration/dysfunction in the stages of sleep. C3376 C3376 NCI Thesaurus
Suicidal ideation/suicide attempts Thoughts of taking one's own life.:An article used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives; used to connect alternative terms for the same thing; used in correlation; used to correct or rephrase what was previously said; otherwise.:Self-inflicted harm in an attempt to end one's own life. C80102:C37998:C80111 C80102:C37998:C80111 NCI Thesaurus

# Name Origin Origin Concept type
Type NCI Thesaurus C25284 data element concept
COVID-19 Infection NCI Thesaurus C171133 data element concept
Symptom NCI Thesaurus C4876 data element concept
Mental Health NCI Thesaurus C93187 data element concept

# Definition Sources
A textual description of the psychological and emotional symptom such as being able to cope with everyday events, think clearly, be responsible, meet challenges, and have good relationships with others. Project 5

# Designation Tags
COVID-19 Mental Health Symptom Type
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, has the person experienced one or more of the following: Preferred Question Text

# Identifier Origin Version
_W4xHINn6 NLM CDEs 12-02-2025-download