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Many people with covid-19 have neurological or psychiatric symptoms

Many people with covid-19 have neurological or psychiatric symptoms

4 June 2021

Neurological and psychiatric symptoms such as fatigue and depression are common among people with covid-19 and may be just as likely in people with mild cases


Pandemic burnout: Do you have it and what can you do about it?

Pandemic burnout: Do you have it and what can you do about it?

3 February 2021

As the coronavirus crisis goes on, an increasing number of us are feeling worn out and unable to cope. Here’s how you can tell if this is burnout, and what you can do to protect yourself


The surprising ways little social interactions affect your health

The surprising ways little social interactions affect your health

12 August 2020

Greeting neighbours or gossiping with a colleague can boost your health and well-being, but coronavirus lockdowns are putting that in jeopardy. Here’s how to stay connected


Mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic is now becoming clear

Mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic is now becoming clear

16 July 2020

People are struggling with uncertainty, isolation, fear and concerns about money or education – leading to elevated levels of anxiety and depression during the pandemic


How children in the UK are coping with the coronavirus lockdown

How children in the UK are coping with the coronavirus lockdown

15 July 2020

A survey of families in the UK finds that during lockdown some children are more emotional or disobedient, while others have lower anxiety without the pressures of school


We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

29 April 2020

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells  


Stressed woman

Can virtual therapy help us cope with the coronavirus lockdown?

24 April 2020

Many people are turning to virtual therapy and mental health apps to cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, but they may not be as helpful as talking face to face


The past can help us deal with the pandemic’s mental health fallout

The past can help us deal with the pandemic’s mental health fallout

22 April 2020

Lessons learned from natural disasters and the military can help guide our responses to help people's mental health during the covid-19 pandemic


7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic

7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic

22 April 2020

Whether you are at home alone or juggling work and family, those working in mental health share their advice on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic


How to protect your mental health in the time of coronavirus

How to protect your mental health in the time of coronavirus

22 April 2020

From social isolation to working on the front line, the mental health challenges of the pandemic are wide reaching. We ask experts how to protect ourselves


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