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The current Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland are set to be in place until 5 May. At that stage they may be extended, or relaxed.

But by then most Irish people, except in specific circumstances, will have been at home for over five weeks. The measures were introduced to protect the physical health of the population, but they are also taking their toll on the mental health of many people.

To better understand the psychological impact of lockdown, RTÉ Radio 1's This Week programme spoke to China-based clinical psychologist Dr George Hu.

Dr Hu is the Chief of Mental Health at the United Family Pudong Hospital in Shanghai and President of the Shanghai Mental Health Association.

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