Medical News Today readers spoke to us about the stress and anxiety that came with the first waves of lockdown. People were worried about the emotional impact that the loss of loved ones would have on themselves and on their friends and neighbors.
Many found it hard to cope with the grief and isolation, and others found it hard to deal with job loss and financial insecurity.
Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.Throughout the pandemic, MNT have also reported on the unique mental health challenges faced by people of color, Indigenous communities, undocumented migrants, and many others whose baseline of what constitutes mental wellness was.