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The study aims to compare COVID-19's impact on mental health services and individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions across six countries.

June 10, 2026BMJ OpenOpen Access

Adverse sequelae of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental healthcare in six low- and middle-income countries (MASC): a mixed-methods study with lessons for the future

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CHCharlotte HanlonAddis Ababa University HLHeidi LemppKing's College London AAAtalay AlemAddis Ababa University

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Mixed-methods study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, highlighting future interventions for low- and middle-income countries.

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The study aims to compare COVID-19's impact on mental health services and individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions across six countries.
Observational mixed-methods study
Data collected from interviews, surveys, service utilization data, and expert consultation
Conducted in Chile, Ethiopia, Georgia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sri Lanka with 121 key informants
The pandemic worsened existing disadvantages for individuals with mental health conditions in all sites
Deterioration in availability and quality of mental health care, particularly psychosocial support
Increased use of digital technologies showed worsening inequities in access to care

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Hanlon et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900266f82f25be989cd04 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103813

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Mixed-methods study examines the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services, highlighting future interventions for low- and middle-income countries.

Adverse sequelae of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental healthcare in six low- and middle-income countries (MASC): a mixed-methods study with lessons for the future

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Adverse sequelae of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental healthcare in six low- and middle-income countries (MASC): a mixed-methods study with lessons for the future

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