Discussion on the mental health impact of COVID-19

Multiple lines of evidence indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic has profound psychological and social effects. The psychological impact of the pandemic will probably persist for months and years to come. Studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with distress, anxiety, fear of contagion, depression and insomnia in the general population and among healthcare professionals. Now to discuss this further we are joined via Zoom by Counselling Psychologist Thokozani Sithole.