Question reference: S6W-02484
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 25 August 2021
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 2 September 2021
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the prevalence of mild to moderate mental health problems.
Answer
The Scottish COVID-19 Mental Health Tracker study provides data on the prevalence of mild to moderate mental health problems. Wave 4 of the Tracker Study is due to be published in the coming weeks.
Alongside other sources, we use the Tracker Study to monitor the mental health and wellbeing of the Scottish population. This provides insight into the potential impact of COVID-19 pandemic, and accompanying restrictions, on the mental health of the Scottish population, and has allowed us to tailor our mental health policy response as needs continue to evolve.