Did the COVID-19 pandemic impact population ’s mental health?

DiscussionED and SOSMed visits are the most reactive data sources to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of French population. These results confirm that the impact concerns all age groups. For children, the condition seems to worsen in 2021 and highlight the need of a close follow-up of the situation and the reinforcement of preventive measures in order to prevent long-term impacts.Key messagesResults confirm an impact of COVID-19 pandemic on populations mental health.Impact of COVID-19 on mental health: a long-term issue for children?
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research