How COVID 19 May Affect Mental Health in the Future

As nations around the world struggle to contain the current pandemic, it is vital to understand the actions that can help mitigate the behavioural mental health impact of the virus and the economic crisis. Without a doubt, the current pandemic is a threat to all human existence. That is not just for the sake of the preservation of our population, but the economic crisis that will ensue during, as a matter of fact, that is currently affecting the world today. We've witnessed the sharpest and most dramatic downturn in our economy – and this applies to all of the countries  around the world.

The Symptoms.

You need to be aware of the symptoms – some of which people experience after a traumatic event. Some of these symptoms include invasive thoughts such as flashbacks, nightmares, upsetting memories, having trouble sleeping, irritablity or just being stressed out. 

Some people will have trouble sleeping or feel hyper-vigilant. They may also avoid thinking about the traumatic experiences as a coping mechanism that  is not healthy in the long. These are just a few of the future effects we need to think about as a result of the coronavirus.

Someone would have to have two to three of the symptoms we've stated above over a long period to be diagnosed with PTSD. However, even if you are not diagnosed with this mental condition, people can still experience those symptoms after a stressful event.

Longevity (Short- and Long-term treatment).

Having an intense emotional response to a threat or traumatic event like the current Covid-19 pandemic is normal. But the symptoms shown tend to recover over time naturally. But what if these symptoms don't get better? Your should seek help from mental health professionals or therapists. It's impossible to diagnose PTSD without the help and documentation from a mental health provider.

On a lower level, you can take advantage of the digital response. These mental health symptoms could be observed via smartphones. The digital answer is vital for those that are affected by the coronavirus. To reduce depression, stress, anxiety, and other negative feelings, you should avoid social isolation.

Once this crisis is gone, you need to remain in touch with your loved ones (family and friends). Get enough sleep to mitigate or reduce mental health difficulties under stressful states.

Covid – 19 poses a threat to mental health in the future – this is, according to researchers. They've stressed the need to fight the harmful impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people's mental health and wellbeing, and potentially, brain develoopment.

The Lancet Psychiatry medical journal published a piece stating "The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is having a profound effect on all aspects of society, including mental health and physical health."

They also added that the social and psychological effect of Covid-19 are ''pervasive'' and could negatively affect our mental health right now and in the future. There is a growing need for widespread mental health monitoring. That would need new funding as well as better coordination.

In conclusion. At the end of this crisis, we all need to remain mindful of its collective resilience. The stress, anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and financial strife of this pandemic will lead to different behavioural crisis. That is why we'll continue to state that communities that are currently seeking ''normalcy'' can draw from their compassion and inherent strength to treat and help those greatly affected by the pandemic. The virus that first appeared in China late last year has killed thousands of people, and the chances of slowing down right now are slim.

Global infections stats currently stand at over 3.44 million, with 1.1 recoveries and 244 thousand deaths.