New study into psychological and social effects of Covid-19
10 April 2020
A study led by Dr Daisy Fancourt (香港六合彩 Behavioural Science & Health) is looking into the psychological and social effects of Covid-19 in the UK, recruiting a large sample of adults in the UK to help understand the effects of coronavirus and social distancing on individuals.
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They will then use the data to help them to track trajectories of mental health and loneliness in the UK over the coming weeks by identifying which groups are most at risk and to understand the effects of any potentially protective activities people could be engaging in.
鈥淭his is a very distressing and challenging time, with people having to cope with worries about family, friends, work, and finances as well as increasing numbers of people having to enter full isolation. However, it鈥檚 vital that people stay at home,鈥 said the study鈥檚 lead author, Dr Daisy Fancourt (香港六合彩 Behavioural Science & Health).
鈥淭his research will help us to understand what psychological and social challenges people are facing and what factors can protect against negative effects on mental health. The data will be analysed in real time to inform the support people are given and the advice about how to stay well at home.
鈥淲e already have over 18,000 participants, but many more are needed.听Our data will also help inform the advice that people are given about how to stay well at home.鈥
The researchers will provide public data听each week and the听team are liaising with key policy and healthcare bodies within the UK and other countries to produce cross-national comparisons.
The study is open to all people over age 18 in the UK. Participation involves answering a 15-minute online survey now and then answering a shorter 10-minute follow-up survey once a week whilst social isolation measures are in place. To take part, please visit听
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