Covid-19: BMA demands better psychological support for trainees

Covid-19 and its Psychological Consequences

In December 2019, a new type of coronavirus was identified in Wuhan, China, and spread rapidly throughout China. The spread of Covid-19 was unique due to its rapid transmission, which created an emergency situation in global health in less than a few months around the world. It not only causes general health concerns, but also causes a number of psychological illnesses, including anxiety, fear,...

South Africa’s COVID-19 Alcohol Sales Ban: The Potential for Better Policy-Making

Neglectful Psychological Interventions Among Patients With Covid 19

Telephone or social media follow-up is important for patients who are referred to home quarantine after receiving a positive corona test. The outbreak of Covid-19 has caused concern among the general population around the world. Many people may be anxious and scared, and those who are directly affected by the virus in different ways may experience more panic, fear, and anxiety. All those who a...

Prevalence of Psychological Disorders in Patients with COVID-19 Syndrome

A B S T R A C T The coronavirus 2019 first broke out on December 17, 2019 in Wuhan, China, and on March 11, 2020, it was announced as a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. Despite nutritious diets and promising vaccines, health tips such as wearing a mask, social distancing, home quarantine, and not traveling are still the best ways to control the spread of COVID-19.While the ...

Relationships of Psychological Capital, Mental Health, and Health Anxiety with Psychological Vulnerability in Nurses Working in COVID-19 Wards Mediated by Emotional Processing and Perceived Social Support

Background: Working in a hospital involves a lot of long-term stress, which affects people who work in helping professions and are immersed in others’ problems. The present study aimed to determine the relationships of psychological capital, mental health, and health anxiety with psychological vulnerability through the mediating role of emotional processing and perceived social support in nurse...