Infectious disease outbreaks such as coronavirus (COVID-19) can be scary and affect our mental health. After living in a pandemic, you may be feeling exhausted, fed up, depressed or anxious. You may have experienced bereavement, furlough or unemployment as well as loneliness, disruption to normal life, and relationship stress. While some of us have been able to enjoy new family routines or more time outdoors, for many of us life feels difficult and uncertain.
Our resources offer tips and advice that we hope will help you, your friends, and your family to look after your mental health.
COVID-19 and mental health research
Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic Study
Covid Response Programme
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Children and young people’s mental health during COVID : Children and young people’s mental health during COVID
This policy statement, produced by our team in Scotland, considers the mental health implications of our children and young people returning to school in August 2020 following lockdown, and outlines a number of key recommendations for the Scottish Government to put in place to ensure that the mental wellbeing of our pupils is prioritised.
Poll data reveals impact on mental health of coronavirus : Poll data reveals impact on mental health of coronavirus
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Millions of UK adults have felt panicked, afraid and unprepared because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Staying mentally healthy during Coronavirus outbreak : Staying mentally healthy during Coronavirus outbreak
13 Feb 2020 / Coronavirus / Prevention resources and tools
The Mental Health Foundation, the charity that focuses on the prevention of mental health problems, issued guidance today for staying mentally healthy during the Coronavirus outbreak.
My experience of long COVID : My experience of long COVID
Shereen, 38, from Glasgow, was first hit by a severe bout of coronavirus in March 2020 which required hospital attention.
My experience of loss during COVID-19 : My experience of loss during COVID-19
Since lockdown began, our Standing Together Cymru project participants have been speaking on the phone every week. They discussed some of their experiences of loss in the past year.
Turning to nature during the pandemic : Turning to nature during the pandemic
Kas, 23, is a student in London. Here, she shares her experience of connecting with nature during the pandemic.
Wave 4 Coronavirus Adolescent study findings : Wave 4 Coronavirus Adolescent study findings
This summary document looks at key findings from the fourth wave of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adolescent's Mental Health in Great Britain study.
The effect of our work and study : The effect of our work and study
For over two years, we were at the core of the national response to the pandemic, providing extensive evidence on the mental health impact of the Coronavirus pandemic alongside comprehensive online support.
Resilience across UK during coronavirus pandemic : Resilience across UK during coronavirus pandemic
This research briefing looks at resilience across the UK during the coronavirus pandemic and how people are coping.
Coronavirus pandemic and mental health : Coronavirus pandemic and mental health
On today’s episode Bethan talks to you about the coronavirus pandemic and its effect on our mental health.
