It is no wonder the Office for National Statistics reports that almost half of people in Britain say they feel highly anxious. We are going through a great collective trauma, one that will not be defeated by a stiff upper lip or a turned head. Every cough and sniffle attracts attention in case it is the virus. We worry about ourselves, our friends and relatives, about the future.
The consequences of the coronavirus have been far more than physical. Many are now struggling with limited finances, are concerned about job security, stressed by the pressures of juggling home schooling and work, or missing their schools and their friends. This is naturally a time of uncertainty, which may exacerbate existing mental health conditions or trigger new
