A police officer, who killed his son and then took his own life, struggled with his mental health during the first Covid lockdown, an inquest heard.
David Louden, 39, and three-year-old Harrison were found at their home in Kidderminster on 13 August.
Sgt Louden had been prescribed anti-depressants but decided not to take them, the coroner was told.
David Reid concluded he unlawfully killed his son and then took his own life.
The inquest heard there was no evidence of any third party being involved in the deaths.