#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.
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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
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This is what countries can do to safeguard the #MentalHealth


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


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





