Coronavirus outbreak: Is a 'mental health pandemic' coming after COVID-19?

While countries around the world continue to mobilize to contain the spread of COVID-19, mental health experts say we can’t lose sight of an equally alarming issue:

The long-term mental health impact the coronavirus pandemic is going to leave on society.

Strict health measures put into place by countries to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus gave individuals little time to prepare for, or even process, all the consequences that this would lead to: job losses, economic collapse, and the complete uprooting of everyday life and relationships.

Emanuela Campanella dives into why we should be paying attention to mental health and the impact it may have long after the pandemic is over.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help, resources are available. In case of an emergency, please call 911 for immediate help.

The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Depression Hurts and Kids Help Phone [phone]) also offer ways of getting help if you or someone you know may be suffering from mental health issues.

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[TheChiefCoin]

Massive debt. No job. No food. No help. No hope. England 2020.

[inspiringer]

I never thought one day i would miss school. Every single day seems the same, not enough stimulus. Even if my life in school is bad, at least new things happen every day

[QarleyQuark]

I feel for the domestic abuse victims that can’t escape anymore...especially the children that can’t escape their abusers or get help from the mandatory reporters in their lives.

[carerforever]

Once lockdown is over, l'll still won't be able to go outside. I haven't left my house in 3 years, because l've been looking after my 71yo Schizophrenic mother who can't walk at times due to Arthritis in her legs. I spend my time cooking and cleaning, making home made pasta, cakes and cookies, and pay my bills online and do my grocery shopping online, our doctor visits us.

P.S Shame us Full-time Carers won't get the $550 fortnightly stimulus from Centrelink, guess us Carers aren't considered workers.

[michelleburkholder]

I think those who have already been through personal apocalypse have a lot more strength to draw on. A lot of people are going to learn hard lessons in compassion. Remember that homeless guy you could stand. You might be joining him. Our society has seriously lacked compassion and have only lived money person power and their things. The first shall be last and the last shall be first.

[SoCreaty]

Its really really bad.... people dont talk anymore with each other, keep distance, keep for their own, depresions everywhere, suizids, little children damaged for their life. ITS SO SAD

[leddred]

Psychological impact that our government chose money over lives.

[trtlduv]

“During trauma you do whatever you can do to survive.” Isn’t that the truth?! My depression, anxiety and OCD are a lot worse because of this. 😭

[TheScotsman]

The corona viral outbreak itself is not causing depression and suicide. It is the social isolation and all of the stress from financial destitution and the artificial artificial restrictions imposed that are causing the mental health adverse effects. I have forty-one years experience in health care: 15 years as a respiratory therapist and the rest in family medicine.

[fredrobinson]

My mental health was permanently damaged the day I learned that I was NOT adopted!

[jmz]

I’m not suicidal here but I’m actually done with Life I want to Die until this Covid is over I’ve had enough and I’m not the only one, I’ve been finding it so hard especially Nov/ December with my Mental health it went so downhill I’m a Man I don’t usually cry but I’ve had so much days but I’ve just cried alone I’m still working but I’m struggling to get socialise with my friends and meeting women

[katcammarata]

You can always tell what's going on in someones head by how their house looks. This girls house is in as much confusion as her mind is right now. Prayers sent

[misbafarheen]

Please stop this virus thou I am smiling with my family in this lockdown but inside I am dying due to depression

[Raymond-rriv]

Everybody take care and try not to flake out !! If you lose your grip it's a long drop down and a slow way back !! Trust me.. I know !!

[idanwillenchik]

It's already happening and the longer this lasts suicide rates will go through the roof(no pun intended).

[lizrod]

Depression will be a huge factor during this pandemic, and probably hoarding ? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[sunnyyxrain]

I don’t know if I should be scared, worried, or just sad.

[christopherkleinbach]

You know after this everyone is going to be crazy!!!!

[jessicah]

It's also pretty depressing that it's been over a year of this, and we seem to be repeating ourselves this year. We've learned nothing.

[tinmanmv]

I think we should stop blaming the pandemic and blame the government!virus didn’t do this, government did.