Blog: Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of people living on the island of Ireland

Abstract

The impact of the pandemic on mental health has been a topic of concern for public health leaders, politicians, service providers and carers, as well as people living with mental illness (1-3).

Increased feelings of isolation, economic uncertainty, and fear of illness, paired with a disruption to the delivery of mental health services, has changed the landscape for both developing, detecting and managing, mental ill health.