This report presents close to real time intelligence on the mental health and wellbeing of the population in England during the COVID-19 pandemic. It compiles routinely updated indicators from multiple sources and summarises important recent findings from a pre-defined set of studies. It aims to inform policy, planning and commissioning in health and social care and is designed to assist stakeholders at both national and local level.

To support the nation’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic a coalition of over 50 voluntary and social sector organisations have urged the government to work with them to create a new mental health renewal plan for England. This report outlines recommendations for a mentally healthier society.

A New Social Contract for a mentally healthier society

This briefing was written by Centre for Mental Health with expert input from members of a task group delegated by a group of national mental health charities that are working together to understand and respond to inequalities experienced during the pandemic.

Covid-19: understanding inequalities in mental health during the pandemic

This is Centre for Mental Health’s second forecast on the implications of Covid-19 for the mental health of the UK population, in both the short- and long term.

Covid-19 and the nation’s mental health

The Mental Health Foundation is leading this ongoing, UK-wide, long-term study of how the pandemic is affecting people’s mental health, working with the University of Cambridge, Swansea University, the University of Strathclyde and Queen’s University Belfast.

Coronavirus: Mental Health in the Pandemic

The COVID-19 Social Study is a research study run by University College London, exploring the effects of the virus and social distancing measures on adults in the UK during the outbreak of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Social Study – UCL

This report, by the Health Innovation Network, focuses on the mental health needs of the perinatal population during the COVID-19 crisis and how the changes enforced by the virus are affecting these needs.

Mental Health Needs of the Perinatal Population during the Covid 19 crisis

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSPA has been holding online discussion groups on a range of topics with a variety of sectors. These discussion groups are an opportunity for people to share concerns and solutions during this challenging period.

You can find summary notes from past discussions here.

This booklet from Every Life Matters contains practical information about things you can do now to look after your mental health and wellbeing, and how you can support others.

Wellbeing and Mental Health during COVID-19