Mental Health and Psychosocial Challenges in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Food for Thought for Cardiovascular Health Care Professionals.
Heart Lung Circ
; 29(7): 960-963, 2020 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-607676
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has produced substantial health challenges from the perspective of both its direct health complications and the disruption to delivery of standard care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic health issues. In parallel, the widespread application of social isolation initiatives in most countries raises the potential for significant mental health consequences and psychosocial impacts. This has major implications for cardiovascular health care professionals and the management of their patients. CHALLENGES The COVID-19 pandemic and associated physical isolation practices are likely to result in a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges. In addition to an increasing incidence of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and post-traumatic stress, the pandemic may also witness an increase in substance abuse, domestic violence and relationship discord. The consequences of these complications will be further magnified, when considering their potential effect on cardiovascular disease and its management.PURPOSE:
This commentary aims to summarise some of the potential mental health and psychosocial challenges that may arise in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Psychology
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Cardiovascular Diseases
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Mental Health
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Coronavirus Infections
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Heart Lung Circ
Journal subject:
Vascular Diseases
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Cardiology
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.hlc.2020.05.002
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