Didn't a Pandemic Happen, Did It Happen?

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Data from so many places did not show such a huge trend that perhaps you might expect gast an, the kind of narratives around these things. This does not negate the fact that many individuals had horrible experiences during this pandemic. But it is saying, you know, when we look at this particular kind of data and these particular people who are calling in, here's what we see... It could maybe inform policies as far as financial assistance concernedbut i'm sure they would want to collect more data, absolutely.

Studying mental health in populations is not a simple task, but as the pandemic has continued, mounting concerns have mobilised researchers.

Now, researchers have used data from helplines in 20 countries to assess the impacts that COVID, as well as associated political and public health measures like financial assistance programs and lockdowns, have had on mental health. Contrary to expectations, loneliness and concerns about the impacts of the pandemic drove most of the callers, rather than imminent threats such as suicidal thoughts or abuse.

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