Using self-report screening questionnaires, this study surveyed 1779 university students twice in 2021 to estimate the prevalence of depressive, anxiety, and OCD symptoms across a six-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore. Across two waves of measurement, results showed that the prevalence of elevated depressive and anxiety symptoms were 29-34% and 25%, respectively. The prevalence of those who met the screening criteria of OCD was 5.7-7.1%. These estimates appeared to be consistent with other studies conducted overseas during the pandemic, suggesting an increase in mental health concerns. No significant differences were consistently found across gender, race/ethnicity, household income, and year of study for this sample. Relative to depressive and anxiety symptoms, OCD symptoms showed a higher degree of stability six months later. This study contributed to the understanding of the mental health needs of the young adult population in Singapore and underscored the importance of including a systematic focus on mental well-being in the public health response to the pandemic.

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