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Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact
February 20, 2020
Tracking online heroisation and blame in epidemics
Atlani-Duault et al. report that the COVID-19 outbreak is giving rise to worldwide anxieties, rumors, and online misinformation. They advocate gathering data on local perceptions to help public authorities mount a more robust response and better targeted health communication strategies to identify and counter attempts to blame, scapegoat, and spread misinformation Atlani-Duault et al. (Feb…
February 18, 2020
To Cope With Anxiety, Coronavirus Patients Do the Safety Dance
Reviewed by Dr. Tona McGuire, clinical psychologist, co-lead of the DOH Behavioral Health Strike Team, co-founder of the Health Support Team, and instructor in disaster behavioral health. With a shortage of Mental Health professionals, other healthcare workers are stepping in to develop creative ways to help patients and themselves manage the stress involved in quarantine…
February 14, 2020
SARS control and psychological effects of quarantine, Toronto, Canada
Hull critiques Hawyrluck et al. (above), stating that “…although isolation and quarantine are stressful, that is an insufficient reason to hesitate when these measures are indicated.” The authors’ response emphasizes that while psychological effects of quarantine were noted, they do not give sufficient reason to refrain from using quarantine if necessary. Hull (2005). SARS control…
SARS control and psychological effects of quarantine, Toronto, Canada
A survey was administered to 129 people (including health care workers) who were quarantined in Toronto during the SARS outbreak. Psychological distress, such as feelings of anxiety and isolation, PTSD, and depressive symptoms were common, although no formal diagnosis was made in this study. PTSD symptoms were associated with longer quarantine duration, lower income, and…
Is quarantine related to immediate negative psychological consequences during the 2009 H1N1 epidemic?
This study examined the relationship between quarantine and immediate negative psychological impacts at a Chinese university during the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. Researchers concluded that there was no significant difference in symptoms of PTSD and general mental health between the groups who were and were not quarantined, though those who were dissatisfied with the control measures…
System effectiveness of detection, brief intervention and refer to treatment for the people with post-traumatic emotional distress by MERS: a case report of community-based proactive intervention in South Korea
During the 2015 MERS outbreak in South Korea, the province of Gyeonggi was fully quarantined. Among 6,157 citizens surveyed, 19.6% demonstrated emotional difficulties (e.g., depression), 71.3% received one counseling service, and 28.7% sought ongoing counseling services. Of those requiring ongoing counseling, only about 10% were contacted by the national service providers, suggesting that despite increased…
February 13, 2020
The mental health of medical workers in Wuhan, China dealing with the 2019 novel coronavirus
Healthcare workers in Wuhan have been facing enormous pressure including a high rate of infection, inadequate protection from contamination, overwork and exhaustion, social isolation, lack of contact with their families, and negative interactions with their patients. These issues are creating mental health issues of stress, depression, fear, denial and anger. The government of Wuhan has…
Public responses to the novel 2019 coronavirus (2019‐nCoV) in Japan: mental health consequences and target populations
In Japan, economic and social impacts have been reported related to COVID-2019, including increased public anxiety, and some social stigmatization. The authors believe that COVID-2019 adds to previous traumatic events in Japan involving frightening unseen agents. These include the Sarin attack, pandemic H1N1, and radiation release from the Fukushima event. It is anticipated that public…
February 11, 2020
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Resources
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has three helpful resources related to mental health during infectious disease outbreaks. These were developed in response to previous events to support community members and may be particularly helpful as WA continues to stand up quarantine processes for 2019-nCoV outbreak response. Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health:…
February 10, 2020
The mental health of medical workers in Wuhan, China dealing with the 2019 novel coronavirus
In this commentary, authors discuss the mental health effects experienced by medical workers in Wuhan during the current outbreak and the steps taken by local government and health care facility officials to support them. Kang et al. (Feb 5, 2020). The mental health of medical workers in Wuhan, China dealing with the 2019 novel coronavirus….
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