UK facing 'mental health crisis', BMA warns

In a paper published today, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a mental health crisis in the UK unless extra support is provided. Drawing upon a history of poor funding and a lack of resources, the paper makes a number of key recommendations for the government to achieve what is described as long-overdue parity with physical health services. Focusing on funding, access, workforce and prevention, the paper highlights that social isolation as well as the disruption of pre-existing care is likely to be impacted by longe...