Mental Health and COVID-19: Early Evidence of the Pandemic’s Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people around the world. While many individuals have adapted, others have experienced mental health problems, in some cases a consequence of COVID-19 infection. The pandemic also continues to impede access to mental health services and has raised concerns about increases in suicidal behaviour.
The aim of this scientific brief is to present current evidence regarding the mental health aspects of the pandemic and inform prevention, response and recovery efforts worldwide. The target audience includes health care providers, researchers, policy- makers and any other stakeholders interested in the evidence on COVID-19 and mental health.