Mental Health and COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and wellbeing
Although the full effect of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health still isn’t fully known, it’s clear that it has (unsurprisingly) had a negative effect on the mental health of the nation.
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Prior to the pandemic 10% of adults reported experiencing some form of depression, and yet by late 2021 this figure had jumped to 17%*.
In April 2021 it was found that the number of people contacting the NHS to seek help for mental health issues was at an all-time high**. Contributing factors are thought to be isolation and loneliness, financial insecurity, and health issues or health anxiety.
We’ve got a variety of useful tools to help you support the mental health of your clients. Our assessments help diagnose disorders that can impact a person’s mental health and wellbeing such as depression, personality disorders, ADHD, autism, and other behavioural issues. These include a number of digital tests that can be used during telepractice sessions, allowing you to assess and identify specific needs without being in the same room as your client, patient or student.
*Office for National Statistics - Coronavirus and depression in adults
Download the mental health support guide to browse our free resources, including tips to support your client’s wellbeing and advice for building resilience in the COVID generation.
Mental Health & Wellbeing: Impacts of Covid-19
Join our panel of Psychologists and Occupational Therapists for insights on how to support your clients mental health and wellbeing post COVID-19
Resources
The Wellbeing zone
The Healthy, Happy Schools: Wellbeing Zone provides a space dedicated to support all ages. You’ll be able to find resources from advice on coping with anxiety to fun activities to support mental health and wellbeing suitable for teachers, parents and young people
Mental health assessments brochure
An easy to use guide that splits our key mental health assessments into 2 areas: suitable for SENCos and/or Psychologists
Building resilience and positive self-image in the COVID generation
Get insights from Dr Helen Care a leading Clinical Psychologist on resilence and positive self-image in the COVID generation
Supporting clients’ mental health and wellbeing issues
Top tips from a clinical psychologist on adult mental health and wellbeing
Succeeding with SEND: Focus on Supporting students during difficult times
Join Melanie Adkins and Mary Long for a discussion on how to support children with anxiety, behaviour and mental health issues during difficult times
Support in schools mental health toolkit
Written with the collaboration of a SENCO and Educational psychologists to provide helpful tips to aid your students in the classroom
A working day in the spotlight
Get insights on a working day of Dr Helen Care, a Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice
