Covid-19 to cast 'long shadow' on mental health
Chris Whitty, England's Chief Medical Officer has said the pandemic will have an impact on mental health for a considerable period to come.
Speaking at the Royal College of Psychiatrists international congress, The CMO acknowledged the pandemic may have caused a lot of fear and anxiety as well as affecting people's social support and finances.
Whilst Chris Whitty is optimistic that the end of the pandemic is in sight, he believes there will still continue to be some difficulties, now and in the future.
Source: BMJ, 28 June 2021