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January 2021
Greater mental distress and loneliness among people shielding during the pandemic, survey finds
The Scottish Health Survey - Telephone Survey 2020, published by Scottish Government and conducted by the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), finds people advised to shield were more likely to have reported mental distress and loneliness during the pandemic. The survey also suggests men have been less likely than women to keep in frequent contact with friends, neighbours or relatives since lockdown.