Loneliness, depression and anxiety in England during pandemic revealed by ONS and NUS surveys — The devastating impact of Covid-19 on students’ mental health in England has been laid bare by two polls which reveal that more than half surveyed feel their mental health has deteriorated since the start of term, though only a fifth have sought support. Students have said they feel lonely, depressed, sad and unable to sleep. Anxiety levels have rocketed because of the uncertainty, the lack of face-to-face contact with teachers and limited contact with friends because of Covid restrictions, and their fears for the future.