Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and initial period of lockdown on the mental health and well-being of adults in the UK.
White, Ross G;
Van Der Boor, Catharina;
(2020)
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and initial period of lockdown on the mental health and well-being of adults in the UK.
BJPsych Open, 6 (5).
e90-.
ISSN 2056-4724
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2020.79
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and well-being were assessed in a convenience sample of 600 UK adults, using a cross-sectional design. Recruited over 2 weeks during the initial phase of lockdown, participants completed an online survey that included COVID-19-related questions, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the World Health Organization (Five) Well-Being Index and the Oxford Capabilities Questionnaire for Mental Health. Self-isolating before lockdown, increased feelings of isolation since lockdown and having COVID-19-related livelihood concerns were associated with poorer mental health, well-being and quality of life. Perceiving increased kindness, community connectedness and being an essential worker were associated with better mental health and well-being outcomes.
