Positive thinking can help protect mental health in a pandemic, study shows

New research from mental health charity Aware shows that balancing negativity with positive thoughts is key to protecting mental health.

Everyone has experienced negative feelings during the pandemic, but new research from Aware shows that balancing negativity with positive thoughts is key to protecting mental health.

A study carried out by the mental health charity analysed the psychological impact of Covid-19 on the Irish population, and examined the common factors between people with and without symptoms of depression during lockdown.