The Impact of Covid-19 School Closures on Parents A study of parents in England has found that mothers have suffered from loneliness, depression, and problems sleeping as a direct result of school closures during the Covid-19 lockdowns. While mothers’ mental health has been badly damaged, the study found no impact on fathers’ wellbeing. While many…
The Global Effect of the Pandemic Twelve months after the first Covid-19 deaths in the UK and the first lockdown, we are reflecting on the impact this pandemic has had on both our home shores and the globe. This time last year, we were all well into our first lockdown, experiencing life permanently at home…
1 in 3 Severe Covid-19 Survivors Face Mental Health Issues A study from the US has found that 1 in 3 people who were severely ill with Covid-19 were subsequently diagnosed with a mental health condition within six months of infection. The research is the largest of its kind so far in the Covid-19 pandemic…
Finding Sunlight: The Importance of Sun for Our Mental Health Sunlight is essential for boosting Vitamin D in the body, keeping our body clock in check and preventing the onset of depressive disorders like SAD. Without getting enough sunlight, our body can respond negatively, allowing depressive thoughts and feelings to plague our mind. In winter,…
Covid-19: Preparing for Another Tough Year Despite two vaccines being approved for use in the UK, there are still tough months ahead for the millions of people waiting for their injections. Lockdowns, fearmongering, changing news and opposing views affect people’s mental health and stability during this pandemic. Our anxiety can spiral out of control, making…
Preparing Your Mental Health for a New Year Here it comes – a new year. Many of us are happy that 2021 is only around the corner. In fact, we’ve probably been counting down the days to the big night we get to say goodbye to 2020 forever! 2021 brings us much hope; vaccines are…
Looking Back at 2020: How to Use the Past as Motivation 2020 has been difficult for everyone. Covid-19 has touched all corners of the earth, and everyone, to some extent, has felt hardships as a result. Looking to 2021 with positivity and determination for a better year can be challenging, despite good news of vaccines.…