The Covid-19 Pandemic, Inequality and Mental Health

Published On: 23rd September 2020

By: Queen's University of Belfast

Gavin Davidson’s presentation gives a overview of existing inequalities in mental health, including social gradient and inequity, the impacts of Covid-19 on mental health among the general population and those with pre-existing mental health problems in the UK, policy responses and long term implications. The presentation draws on Mental Health Foundation’s reports and McCartan’s et al 2020’s International Policy Guidance and Responses to Covid-19 Mental Health Recovery.

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