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Potential consequences of COVID-19 for mental health for the General Public

Potential positive consequences of COVID-19 for mental health for the General Public

- Most surveys of the general public show increased symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress related to COVID-19
- There have been reports of phobic anxiety, panic buying, and binge-watching television
- social media exposure has been associated with increased odds of anxiety and combined depression with anxiety
- May increase risky behavior (e.g. online gambling)
- Increased alcohol sales and alcohol use in the home may increase alcohol use disorders and domestic violence 
- increased risk of physical and sexual abuse at home during the pandemic
- In places with scarce resources, the pandemic could also exacerbate mental health conditions and further limit health services

Potential negative consequences of COVID-19 for mental health for the General Public

unpredictable course of the disease, intolerance of uncertainty, perceived risk of acquiring the infection etc and can generate negative psychological responses including maladaptive behaviors, emotional distress and avoidance reaction among common people. This results in misplaced health-protective and help-seeking behaviors by anxious public that may lead to conflicts between clinicians and patients, which can be harmful to epidemic control programs and hamper social stability

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