Fewer people sought help for mental illness during the UK’s first lockdown
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21 January 2021Fewer people sought help for mental illness during the UK’s first lockdown
During the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, people were encouraged to help control the virus with the message to “stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives”. While there was no specific instruction to avoid seeking medical care, the number of people contacting general practices and visiting emergency departments fell dramatically. At the same time, people’s mental health was worsening due to the pandemic.
