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How has coronavirus impacted your mental health?

In May, the Royal College of Psychiatrists warned that mental health services could be overwhelmed by a “tsunami” of referrals when coronavirus lockdown measures end.
In May, the Royal College of Psychiatrists warned that mental health services could be overwhelmed by a “tsunami” of referrals when coronavirus lockdown measures end. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

Coronavirus has impacted not only people’s physical health, but also their mental health.

In one study, more than half of people who were hospitalised with Covid-19 were found to be suffering from a psychiatric disorder a month later, including PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Scientists have also warned that those experiencing even mild symptoms of coronavirus may suffer from serious brain damage as a result of the virus.

We’d like to talk to readers about the impact coronavirus has had on their mental health and any neurological problems they may have experienced.

Share your experiences

Perhaps you have felt isolated during lockdown and this has impacted your psychological wellbeing, or maybe pre-existing mental health conditions have worsened without your usual routines or support.

You can get in touch by filling in the form below, anonymously if you wish. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. One of our journalists will be in contact for publication before we publish, so please do leave contact details.

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