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Depression and anxiety problems during lockdown

Depression and anxiety tripled during the height of lockdown, new study shows

Data from new research has found that there was a three-fold increase in the number of people reporting clinically significant levels of anxiety and depression during lockdown
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New 18-month study of pandemic’s mental health impacts launched by Sheffield psychologists

Psychologists will track UK residents’ wellbeing over time, after initial findings showed a spike in anxiety and depression after lockdown was announced.
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Psychologists study impact of lockdown on young people

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Ulster СŷÊÓƵ academics will study why some young people are not adhering to physical distancing rules, as well as measuring rates of anxiety and depression.
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Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

Research by the СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield and Ulster СŷÊÓƵ observed a spike in depression and anxiety after the Prime Minister’s announcement of a lockdown on 23 March.
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Psychologists study mental health and social impacts of COVID-19

СŷÊÓƵ of Sheffield academics, in partnership with Ulster СŷÊÓƵ, aim to understand how psychological and social impacts of the COVID-19 epidemic influence health-related behaviours.