Experts: Alcohol is an 'unhelpful coping strategy' during coronavirus lockdownWith the UK now in lockdown amid the coronavirus outbreak, many Brits have found themselves drinking more alcohol to cope with the stress. But experts have now warned that alcohol is an 'unhelpful coping strategy' to deal with stress during this time. It recommended that people should be "minimising the unhelpful coping strategies of using tobacco or alcohol". "The psychological impact for older adults can include anxiety, feeling stressed or angry, and its impact can be particularly difficult for older adults who might have a cognitive decline or dementia. Some older adults may have already been socially isolated before this and feel lonely which can worsen mental health."

Source: Standard Digital March 29, 2020 06:33 UTC