Fears 'final tsunami' of mental health problems will peak when pandemic ends

Experts are warning that now is the time to flatten the mental health curve as otherwise services will be "overwhelmed with terrible consequences for the mental health and economic recovery of our country".

Senior mental health experts have warned of the lasting impact of the pandemic here into the future, including a "final tsunami" that will not appear until after the pandemic has eased and could last for years.

The experts are warning that now is the time to flatten the mental health curve as otherwise services will be "overwhelmed with terrible consequences for the mental health and economic recovery of our country".