"This module is about making a permanent record of the impact of Covid-19, lest people forget, and about recommending improvements for the future, said Heather Hallett, the inquiry chair, at its outset."
"One of the most astonishing factors we saw, especially with children and young people, was the impact of the rolling news, the constant noise about what was happening, that sense of crisis and emergency, said Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind. Every time there was an announcement by a minister, all of the helplines would experience a significant spike in contact with people who were deeply anxious."
"Hughes added that its legacy was still being felt today – people's inability to grieve or hold proper funerals for their loved ones during the pandemic had led to complex grief and post-traumatic stress disorder that we still as a nation are not really understanding."
The concluding module of the Covid-19 inquiry examined the pandemic's broader societal impact and lasting legacy across multiple sectors. Mental health services experienced overwhelming demand when lockdowns began, with increased reports of suicide ideation, self-harm, eating disorders, and compulsive behaviors. Media coverage and ministerial announcements triggered significant spikes in helpline contacts, particularly among anxious individuals. Unresolved grief from restricted funerals has resulted in complex grief and post-traumatic stress disorder persisting today. Key workers across various sectors reported feeling undervalued and ignored despite their critical contributions, while many endured high levels of abuse and intimidation when enforcing social distancing measures.
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