The mental health impact of COVID-19 and lockdown related stressors among adults in the UK.

摘要: Background The COVID-19 pandemic in the UK and subsequent lockdown may have affected mental health of population. This study examines whether there was an increase prevalence incidence common disorders (CMD) adult population during first months changes CMD were associated with stressors related to lockdown. Methods Longitudinal data from Household Study waves 10-11: 2019-2020 1-4 monthly surveys April (n = 17 761) July 2020 13 754), a representative sample population, analysed. measured using 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) (cut-off >2). Changes analysed relation social stressors. Results Around 29% adults without less than year earlier had 2020. However, by 2020, reduced 9%. Most employment, financial psychological 'shocks' at their highest levels steadily later months. Despite lifting some conditions July, loneliness, unemployment, problems domestic work continued influence CMD. Conclusion Some policy responses such as furloughing been effective mitigating for groups employees. reduction lockdown-related middle loneliness remained key determinants among