Sotiris Vanderos, Reader in Health Economics at King’s Business School speaks to Professor Mauricio Avendano, Head of Global Health & Social Medicine at King’s College London about why past recessions may not be a perfect guide to Covid-19’s spill-over effects on physical and mental health. They explore the possible impact of a short sharp crisis and unprecedented government support packages on mental health as well as on behaviours such as smoking, opioid use and engagement with health services. This episode was recorded in January 2021. 

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Bringing together King’s Business School’s sharpest thinkers with the first hand insight from leaders in the world of business, public service, science and beyond.

Each episode, Connections discusses the issues and ideas shaping the economy and society, and zooms in on the personal stories that help us make sense of the impact we can have in our careers, as consumers and in our communities.