Mental Health and Psychosocial Challenges in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Food for Thought for Cardiovascular Health Care Professionals
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O'Neil, A; Nicholls, SJ; Redfern, J; Brown, A; Hare, DLDate
2020-07-01Source Title
Heart Lung and CirculationPublisher
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Medicine and RadiologyMelbourne School of Population and Global Health
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O'Neil, A., Nicholls, S. J., Redfern, J., Brown, A. & Hare, D. L. (2020). Mental Health and Psychosocial Challenges in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Food for Thought for Cardiovascular Health Care Professionals. HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION, 29 (7), pp.960-963. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2020.05.002.Access Status
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BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has produced substantial health challenges from the perspective of both its direct health complications and the disruption to delivery of standard care for individuals with a range of acute and chronic health issues. In parallel, the widespread application of social isolation initiatives in most countries raises the potential for significant mental health consequences and psychosocial impacts. This has major implications for cardiovascular health care professionals and the management of their patients. CHALLENGES: The COVID-19 pandemic and associated physical isolation practices are likely to result in a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges. In addition to an increasing incidence of anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and post-traumatic stress, the pandemic may also witness an increase in substance abuse, domestic violence and relationship discord. The consequences of these complications will be further magnified, when considering their potential effect on cardiovascular disease and its management. PURPOSE: This commentary aims to summarise some of the potential mental health and psychosocial challenges that may arise in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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