Impact of pandemic response upon public mental health and disparities

Our study examines how the pandemic response is affecting the mental health and wellbeing of the Scottish population and of three vulnerable groups (physical and/or mental health conditions, low income single parent families and those with particularly disruptive changes in circumstances). Working with established partners, we combine a large population survey and qualitative interviews to achieve in-depth understanding. We will identify actions that people would like to see now and in the coming year and will identify ways in which the response can be fine-tuned for those experiencing extremely disruptive changes in circumstances