Coronavirus and depression in adults, Great Britain: January to March 2021

Coronavirus and depression in adults, Great Britain: January to March 2021 Analysis of the proportion of the British adult population experiencing some form of depression in early 2021, by age, sex and other characteristics. Includes comparisons with 2020 and pre-pandemic estimates.

Around 1 in 5 (21%) adults experienced some form of depression in early 2021 (27 January to 7 March); this is an increase since November 2020 (19%) and more than double that observed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (10%). Office for National Statistics

See also:

• Covid: Depression rises in young and women during second peak BBC News
• One in five adults experienced some form of depression in early 2021 The Daily Mail
• One in five UK adults have had depressive symptoms during pandemic The Guardian