Coronavirus lockdown has led to depression in LGBTQ people

Isolation measures taken to fight the coronavirus pandemic had a negative effect on LGBTQ people’s mental health, according to a new study from the U.K.

Researchers at University College London and Sussex University found that 69% of LGBTQ people suffered from significant depression symptoms during the lockdown.

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The study was a survey of LGBTQ people with 310 participants, with results adjusted for demographics. Participants were assessed for levels of stress and symptoms of depression. One in six participants said they experienced homophobia or transphobia during the lockdown.

While 69% of participants had significant symptoms of depression, that number rose to 90% when…

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