Ahead of our roundtable discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of care home residents and staff, we spoke to three professionals who have worked in care homes throughout the pandemic
Elderly people have been of particular interest to policymakers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This global scan of responses was compiled by the Oxford COVID-19 Government Response Tracker and the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA)
Centre for Mental Health and Maternal Mental Health Alliance (16.03.21) Maternal mental health during a pandemic is a rapid evidence review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of women during pregnancy and after they’ve given birth, and the support that’s been available during the pandemic. The report finds that women and their families have faced extra pressures on their mental health, including anxiety about giving birth during lockdown or about becoming unwell, fears about losing employment, and increasing levels of domestic violence. It finds that some groups of women...
Centre for Research in Education Inclusion and Diversity (CREID), University of Edinburgh (16.03.21) In isolation instead of in school (INISS) is a study asking young people from every Scottish community to share their experiences of COVID-19, and the effects of school closures and national exam cancellations on mental health and wellbeing. It is well known that schools provide structure and safety, particularly to vulnerable children and young people. School closures impact all young people, but are likely to place vulnerable young people at further risk of mental ill-health. This research provides vital...
