Mental health of unemployed most affected by lockdown

Those unemployed before the Covid-19 crisis in Scotland are being most affected in terms of their mental health, according to newly published research by The Mental Health Foundation. The research found that 16 per cent of people unemployed had suicidal thoughts during lockdown. MHF Scotland director Lee Knifton called for more measures to support people’s economic […]

Those unemployed before the Covid-19 crisis in Scotland are being most affected in terms of their mental health, according to newly published research by The Mental Health Foundation. The research found that 16 per cent of people unemployed had suicidal thoughts during lockdown. MHF Scotland director Lee Knifton called for more measures to support people’s economic security. (STV)