Scientists say uncertainty and disruption have affected people even if they haven't had Covid.
- but some who haven't had the virus believe two years of living with restrictions has had a significant impact.Sannan Iqbal said he was "hesitant" to hug his mum during the pandemic as the 22-year-old with cystic fibrosis shielded to protect himself.Sannan Iqbal said his anxiety levels were "sky high" when his care services were withdrawn during the first lockdown
Sannan, whose condition affects his mobility, remembers being "glued to the television" when Covid hit the UK, trying to understand the restrictions and statistics.Prime Minister Boris Johnson took daily press conferences during the peak waves of Covid Scientists think regular changes in lockdown rules, travel restrictions, worries about getting the virus and limited face-to-face contact with others has affected some people's brain health.People were asked to keep their distance to help reduce the spread of Covid