More about the impact of Covid 19 on mental health

As we move through this pandemic together, we hear more and more about the negative psychological impact it has left in its wake. These articles (here and here) describe how rates of depression have doubled. Here, the impact on those with dementia is described, where a third of individuals feel like ‘giving up’. Many young people from the LGBT community have also suffered (see here). This clip (here) and article (here) look at the impact more specifically on postnatal depression.

On a positive note, some individuals are appreciating the greater availability of therapy online which offers more convenience and availability (as described here).