Highlights COVID-19 quarantine is associated with mild-severe psychological distress and a high prevalence of mental health symptoms such as Phobic-Anxiety, Anxiety, Depression, Obsession-Compulsion, Distress, and hostility. Our study contributed to better understand: different populations at risk (women, young individuals, students, psychiatric/neurological patients, etc.). possible mechanisms associated with mental health outcomes during quarantine as COVID-19 related fear and coping-skills. These findings suggest that quarantined people may require attention in the long-term. In addition, policy makers, clinicians and media, could implement communication strategies and mental health recommendations/programs, to reduce fear on the population, develop better coping strategies and improve general well-being.

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