Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

January 13, 2021

Rates and Predictors of Uptake of Formal and Informal Mental Health Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic an Analysis of 26740 Adults in the UK in Lockdown

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[Pre-print, not peer-reviewed] An analysis of data from participants in the UK (n=26,740) found that about 45% of people reported talking to friends or family members to support their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, 43% engaged in self-care activities, 20% took medication, 9% spoke to mental health professionals, 8% talked to a general practitioner or other health professional, and another 8% used helpline or online services. Gender, education, living status, loneliness, pre-existing mental health conditions, general depression and anxiety, coping, and personality were all associated with the use of mental health support. 

Bu et al. (Jan 13, 2021). Rates and Predictors of Uptake of Formal and Informal Mental Health Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic an Analysis of 26740 Adults in the UK in Lockdown. Pre-print downloaded Jan 13 from https://medrxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2021.01.11.21249509