The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health on Times of Covid-19
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Date
2021
Authors
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) , Heyns, Christof , Jewkes, Rachel , Liebenberg, Sandra , Mbazira, ChristopherJournal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Sponsorship
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Leopoldina, Germany
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is most notably a physical health crisis, but it strongly affects mental health as well. Social isolation, job and financial losses, uncertainty about the real impact of the crisis, and fear for physical well-being affect the mental health of many people worldwide. These stressors can increase emotional distress and lead to depression and anxiety disorders. At the same time, there are enormous challenges on the health care side. People in need of mental health support have been increasingly confronted with limitations and interruptions of mental health services in many countries. In May 2020, the United Nations already warned that the COVID-19 pandemic has the seeds of a major mental health crisis if action is not taken.
The panel discussed and analysed mental health in times of the COVID-19 pandemic with reference to South Africa, Nigeria, Germany and Spain.
Description
Proceedings Report of the Webinar in The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health on Times of Covid-19
Contributor ORCIDs
Heyns, Christof
; Jewkes, Rachel ; Liebenberg, Sandra ; Mbazira, Christopher Subject
COVID-19, Mental health, Pandemic, Healthcare systems, Depression, Mental disorders, Webinar, SDG 3DOI
Citation
PLEASE CITE AS FOLLOWS: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2021). The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health in Times of Covid-19, DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/assaf.2019/0066
Peer review status
Non-Peer Reviewed