The pandemic has caused many people a great deal of worry and
stress; about their health and that of their nearest and dearest;
about their work situation; about their ability to home-school;
about the constriction of life in general.
All that anxiety, much of which is probably hidden, obviously
has a negative effect on wellbeing.
Whilst the green shoots of spring are in the air and have
brought with them the potential end to this very long journey
through COVID-19, many people will take longer to rebalance
themselves.
Disrupted sleep, or lack of sleep, is a common symptom of stress
and anxiety. Over a relatively short period of time, if the
body is not getting enough sleep, issues including deficits in
memory and learning, poor concentration and poor or
inconsistent decision making can arise, causing potentially
poor mental health (which can lead to less
sleep), increased absences from work and, in some cases,
greater risk-taking behaviour.
