#COVID19 is already having a serious impact on people’s #MentalHealth
The needs to urgently increase investment in services for mental health to prevent a massive increase in mental health conditions. http://bit.ly/2ArRK7W
The needs to urgently increase investment in services for mental health to prevent a massive increase in mental health conditions. http://bit.ly/2ArRK7W
People are more distressed due to immediate health impacts of #COVID19, including:
Physical/social isolation
Fear of contagion
Loss of family members
Unemployment
This is what countries can do to safeguard the #MentalHealth of their citizens http://bit.ly/2ArRK7W
Physical/social isolation
Fear of contagion
Loss of family members
Unemployment
This is what countries can do to safeguard the #MentalHealth of their citizens http://bit.ly/2ArRK7W
Demand from frontline health-care workers for psychological support is high.
Heavy workloads, life-or-death decisions, and risk of infection are sources of stress. #LetsTalk
Heavy workloads, life-or-death decisions, and risk of infection are sources of stress. #LetsTalk
During #COVID19, children & adolescents are facing emotional difficulties due to disruptions to daily routines, while women are also at risk of stress, particularly those juggling home-schooling & work.
Investment in #MentalHealth is needed now more than ever. #LetsTalk
Investment in #MentalHealth is needed now more than ever. #LetsTalk
Local communities can support & safeguard the #MentalHealth of older people during #COVID19 by:
Providing food parcels
Having regular phone check-ins with people living alone
Organizing online activities for intellectual and cognitive stimulation
Providing food parcels
Having regular phone check-ins with people living alone
Organizing online activities for intellectual and cognitive stimulation