UQ researchers behind a world-first study of the impact Covid-19 has had on mental health, hopes it will encourage authorities to boost support services.
The study has found depressive and anxiety disorders have increased by over 25% worldwide. Dr Damian Santomauro, who’s leading the research, says countries hit hardest by the pandemic will have the greatest rise in depression and anxiety disorders.
Dr Damian Santomauro says, “Support services should be improved by promoting mental wellbeing, targeting factors contributing to poor mental health that have been made worse by the pandemic, and improving treatment for those who develop a mental disorder.”