Mental health challenges and psycho-social interventions amid COVID-19 pandemic: A call to action for Pakistan

Salima Muhammad Farooq, Saima Abdul aziz Sachwani, Sonia Ijaz Haider, Sajid Abrar Iqbal, Yasmin Nadeem Parpio, Humera Saeed

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Abstract

The increase in death and spread-related coronavirus (COVID-19) has shifted the world focus to the containment of the disease by emphasising measures to prevent spread in the general population. Such a complex, threatening, and unprecedented situation has left the psycho-social wellbeing needs of general public unaddressed. This paper aims to review the current COVID-19 scenario and its effects on the psycho-social wellbeing of people; and an attempt to shed some light on the aforementioned questions. Furthermore, the review will propose some recommendations for overcoming the mental illness issues, during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. We extracted information from reliable published international and_national literature and reviewed anecdotes from media content from January to June 2020. The mental health implications of this outbreak will be long-lasting; however, by prioritising, investing diligently, and taking a collective approach, this challenge can be dealt with in a promising manner.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S59-S62
JournalJournal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
Volume30
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2020

Keywords

  • COVID-19
  • Mental health
  • Pakistan
  • Psycho-social interventions

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