Change in mental health trends in Scotland, UK pre- and post-COVID-19

Publication date: Dec 15, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdowns have had profound impacts on population mental health in Scotland. In this study, we examine the impact on the relationship between the number of patients receiving in-patient care for mental health related diagnoses and the number of patients on waiting lists for mental health treatment. Prior to March 2020, increased waiting lists did not translate into an increase in hospital admissions. Post-March 2020, however, we found that more patients on waiting lists corresponded to more patients being hospitalised. Our analysis indicates that the relationship between waiting lists and in-patient treatment changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this may be contributing to additional pressures on hospitals and mental health services in Scotland.

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Concepts Keywords
Aprilmarch Covid
Graphs Doi
Pandemic Https
Publichealthscotland Lists
Mental
National
Org
Pandemic
Patient
Population
Relationship
Scotland
Stays
Treatment
Waiting

Semantics

Type Source Name
disease MESH COVID-19
disease MESH anxiety
drug DRUGBANK Trestolone

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