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Home
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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
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Exercise
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Limited opportunities to exercise during lockdown.
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Education/work
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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.
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Activities
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Limited opportunities for hobbies, leisure activities, interaction with friends/peers; sudden removal of support networks via school, work etc.
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Diet
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Food poverty; weight gain due to lack of exercise and/or comfort eating.
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Drugs
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Increased use of drugs and alcohol due to lower mood.
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Sleep
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Loss of routine; resulting fatigue; lack of exercise during day; increased time online.
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Safety
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Increased time online.
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Suicide/mood
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Depressive and anxiety symptoms; worsening of existing mental health difficulties.
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Sexual health
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Difficulties accessing confidential sexual health advice.
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