Of these participants, more than 3 000 said that the loneliness they experienced during the lockdown exacerbated their depression and anxiety symptoms. “Our study enabled us to compare mental health symptoms before and after Covid-19 in a large group of people aged 50 and over. We found that during the lockdown, loneliness and decreased physical activity were associated with more symptoms of poor mental health, especially depression. Researchers say that the lack of exercise was associated with more symptoms of poor mental health, especially depression. “We've found links between loneliness and a drop in physical exercise and worsening mental health symptoms.

Source: News 24 January 26, 2021 09:00 UTC