Psychological Impact of Novel Coronavirus Covid-19 Across the Globe-A Review

Authors

Sadaf Shaheen, Department of Microbiology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, PakistanFollow
Iram Asim, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The Women University Multan, PakistanFollow
Rida Zainab, Healthcare Biotechnology, Atta Ur Rehman School of Applied Biosciences, National University of Science and Technology Islamabad, PakistanFollow
Humaira Yasmeen, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, The Women University Multan, PakistanFollow

Abstract

The recent outbreaks of novel coronavirus disease have unprecedent impact on mental health of patients, front-line healthcare workers and local population. However, the impact is not fully documented. This review explores stress-driven factors, stress-vulnerable groups and stress management interventions. Repetitive exposure to mass media and inappropriate health protective measures has heightened stress responses. Fear of not getting recovered from COVID-19 and disaffection has profound impact of infected individuals and their families. They may experience fear, anxiety, anger, sleep deprives and anorexia which may weakens their immune system thus making them vulnerable to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies. Remote (telephone and internet) and onsite medical services with self-help coping strategies should be introduced. Although psychological interventions may overburden health care facilities and tax available resources but for effective prevention of COVID-19 both physical and mental fitness are mandatory. Effective risk communication in public health emergency is fundamental to prevent or reduce the crisis.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.35691/JBM.1202.0189

Article History

Received: Jan 22, 2021; Accepted: Feb 10, 2021; Published: May 31, 2021

Recommended Citation

Shaheen, S., Asim, I., Zainab, R., & Yasmeen, H. (2021). Psychological Impact of Novel Coronavirus Covid-19 Across the Globe-A Review, Journal of Bioresource Management, 8 (2).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35691/JBM.1202.0189