Prioritizing Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Taking walks together can help boost mental health. (Photo: 123RF) - The coronavirus is not only a risk for our physical health, but also affects our mental health and emotional well-being. Today is the "Day of Action" in Switzerland, which is designed to support people's mental well-being in times of COVID-19. Nicole Probst-Hensch from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Swiss TPH talks about how research can contribute, and what she does to maintain her own mental well-being. How does the corona pandemic affect our mental health? We know from various studies that stress levels and depression have increased in the population. We are investigating the reasons for this in our study COVCO-Basel. We investigate whether elderly people in particular feel lonely, or whether single parents are overburdened with the organisation of everyday life.