Table 3 Impact of Covid 19 pandemic on areas of HEEADSSSS screening
|  | Impact of COVID19 pandemic on areas of young people’s lives |
|---|---|
Home | Being at home has a very different impact depending on their circumstances e.g. Parental disharmony due to lockdown, unemployment, financial difficulties; limited space for studying or confidential conversations; exposure to violence – child abuse or domestic violence |
Exercise | Limited opportunities to exercise during lockdown. |
Education/work | Significantly impacted by the pandemic with disruption of exams and important rites of passage e.g. end of school proms; lack of face to face work experience opportunities; difficulties visualizing a future; loss of work opportunities in retail and hospitality industries. |
Activities | Limited opportunities for hobbies, leisure activities, interaction with friends/peers; sudden removal of support networks via school, work etc. |
Diet | Food poverty; weight gain due to lack of exercise and/or comfort eating. |
Drugs | Increased use of drugs and alcohol due to lower mood. |
Sleep | Loss of routine; resulting fatigue; lack of exercise during day; increased time online. |
Safety | Increased time online. |
Suicide/mood | Depressive and anxiety symptoms; worsening of existing mental health difficulties. |
Sexual health | Difficulties accessing confidential sexual health advice. |