Addressing psychosocial problems associated with the COVID-19 lockdown

Title

Addressing psychosocial problems associated with the COVID-19 lockdown

Creator

Mackolil J.; Mackolil J.

Description

The lockdown imposed by the governments of various countries to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is associated with various psychosocial problems. The complications within the family and time management issues that can occur during this time period are explored. The stigma and anxiety associated with the coronavirus disease are also addressed. It is noted that the problems faced by vulnerable communities including individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) tend to be ignored. These crucial areas that psychologists and mental health professionals should consider before providing intervention are discussed. 2020 Elsevier B.V.

Source

Asian Journal of Psychiatry, Vol-51

Date

2020-01-01

Publisher

Elsevier B.V.

Subject

Anxiety; Coronavirus; COVID-19; Lockdown; Psychosocial problems; Stigma; Substance use disorder (SUD)

Coverage

Mackolil J., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Mackolil J., Department of Mathematics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Rights

All Open Access; Green Open Access

Relation

ISSN: 18762018; PubMed ID: 32413617

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Letter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102156

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