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Mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: early observations

2020-05-19 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPrevious pandemics have resulted in significant consequences for mental health. Here we report the mental health sequela of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK population and examine modifiable and non-modifiable explanatory factors associated with mental health outcomes. We focus on the short-term consequences for mental health, as reported during the first four-six weeks of social distancing measures being introduced. MethodsA community cohort study was conducted with adults aged[≥]1...

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