Coronavirus research: society and wellbeing

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Psychologists launch 18-month study of pandemic’s mental health impacts

Researchers will interview vulnerable groups identified in their sample to help paint a picture of the nation’s mental health throughout the crisis

23 July 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Sheffield to play key role in groundbreaking new study into long-term health impacts of coronavirus

New study involving Sheffield researchers seeks to investigate the long term impacts of Covid-19 for patients who were hospitalised during the pandemic

9 July 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Study confirms ‘classic’ symptoms of COVID-19

University of Sheffield medical student helped conduct the study, which is one of the biggest reviews into COVID-19 symptoms

6 July 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Unpaid carers twice as likely to have used a food bank during pandemic

Almost 229,000 unpaid carers have had someone in their household go hungry during lockdown

18 June 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Nurseries forced to support families in poverty through coronavirus crisis, research shows

Nursery workers are providing families with food and support with basic needs as coronavirus lockdown impacts finances and wellbeing

11 June 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Coronavirus recession threatens to worsen racial inequalities in youth unemployment, researchers warn

Research aims to inform efforts to tackle racial inequalities, as Black Lives Matter movement demands change

9 June 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Sheffield researchers join national challenge to find a vaccine to prevent COVID-19

Sheffield will host a trial to assess the effectiveness of a new COVID-19 vaccine as part of a national study led by the University of Oxford

5 June 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Sheffield’s COVID-19 experts to host online Q&A event

Public can submit questions about COVID-19 research to a panel of experts - these questions will be answered at the live event on Wednesday 24 June 2020.

21 May 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Young men most likely to break lockdown rules, mental health study shows

Over 50 per cent of men aged 19-24 have met with a group of friends during lockdown, and 20 per cent have been reprimanded by police.

7 May 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Hastily introduced fake news laws could damage efforts to counter disinformation, UNESCO reports warn

Researchers urge social media companies to act as swiftly against political disinformation as they have responded to Covid-19 disinformation.

5 May 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Coronavirus lockdown: Can nature help improve our mood?

"Our current crisis has switched us out of normal existence and into survival mode," says Dr Anna Jorgensen, who researches the connection between environment and wellbeing at the University of Sheffield.

3 May 2020 | Published by BBC News

Sheffield joins national PRINCIPLE trial to prevent older coronavirus patients becoming seriously ill

A new national trial, PRINCIPLE, will evaluate if potential treatments for coronavirus are particularly effective for people over 50 years old when prescribed during the early stages of the illness.

28 April 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Research could help A&E departments predict serious coronavirus cases

Our new study, launched in collaboration with hospitals across the UK, could improve how UK accident and emergency departments identify which coronavirus patients need to be admitted to hospital.

22 April 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Studying the impact of lockdown on young people

Experts will study why some young people are not adhering to physical distancing rules, as well as measuring rates of anxiety and depression.

22 April 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Turnover expected to halve for 70 per cent of micro businesses due to coronavirus

Academics from our Management School have surveyed over 1,500 micro business owners to assess the resilience of the UK’s most vulnerable firms.

8 April 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement

Our collaborative study observes a spike in anxiety but indicates that many people are nonetheless remaining resilient and faring well.

31 March 2020 | Published by the University of Sheffield

Measuring the social impacts of Covid-19

Sheffield psychologists are exploring the impacts of Covid-19 in a new study. This study will give us an understanding of mental health and behaviour across the UK as the epidemic progresses through the population.

23 March 2020

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Podcast series: Coronavirus, Examined

We live in a world that is facing one of its biggest challenges in living memory. The coronavirus pandemic has devastating potential as it sweeps across the globe. To fight this virus and slow its spread, we’ve had to change almost everything about how we live our lives.

In Coronavirus, Examined we’re talking to experts from the University of Sheffield to explore the different ways in which coronavirus is changing our world and the way we live.

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