Open AccessPsychological Impact of Novel Coronavirus Covid-19 Across the Globe-A Review
Author(s) -
Sadaf Shaheen,
Iram Asim,
Rida Zainab,
Humaira Yasmeen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of bioresource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2309-3854
DOI - 10.35691/jbm.1202.0189
Subject(s) - mental health , psychological intervention , anxiety , public health , medicine , coping (psychology) , pandemic , psychology , population , health care , psychiatry , environmental health , covid-19 , disease , nursing , infectious disease (medical specialty) , political science , pathology , law
The recent outbreaks of novel coronavirus disease have unprecedent impact on mental health of patients, front-line healthcare workers and local population. However, the impact is not fully documented. This review explores stress-driven factors, stress-vulnerable groups and stress management interventions. Repetitive exposure to mass media and inappropriate health protective measures has heightened stress responses. Fear of not getting recovered from COVID-19 and disaffection has profound impact of infected individuals and their families. They may experience fear, anxiety, anger, sleep deprives and anorexia which may weakens their immune system thus making them vulnerable to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies. Remote (telephone and internet) and onsite medical services with self-help coping strategies should be introduced. Although psychological interventions may overburden health care facilities and tax available resources but for effective prevention of COVID-19 both physical and mental fitness are mandatory. Effective risk communication in public health emergency is fundamental to prevent or reduce the crisis.