COVID-19, mental health and psychological first aid.
Ir J Psychol Med
; 37(4): 259-263, 2020 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-259258
ABSTRACT
Crises such as the global pandemic of COVID-19 (coronavirus) elicit a range of responses from individuals and societies adversely affecting physical and emotional well-being. This article provides an overview of factors elicited in response to COVID-19 and their impact on immunity, physical health, mental health and well-being. Certain groups, such as individuals with mental illness, are especially vulnerable, so it is important to maximise the supports available to this population and their families during the pandemic. More broadly, the World Health Organization recommends 'Psychological First Aid' as a useful technique that can help many people in a time of crisis.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychology
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Stress, Psychological
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Mental Health
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Ir J Psychol Med
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ipm.2020.41
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