The grim legacy of the pandemic
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Recent years have seen a global increase in demand for mental health services. This phenomenon, although it existed before, has significantly intensified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left a lasting mark on the mental health of societies around the world. The coronavirus pandemic, which began in 2020, not only affected the physical health of millions of people, but also had a profound impact on the mental state of societies. - Long-term social isolation, economic insecurity, fear of illness and loss of loved ones have contributed to an increase in cases of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many people have also experienced a worsening of pre-existing mental problems," reports Matthew Grajek, MD, a member of the Department of Public Health at the SUM JSC.
According to reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) and researchers from various research centers, there has been a global increase in cases of anxiety disorders by about 25% since the start of the pandemic. In particular, adolescents and the elderly have been exposed to the negative effects of isolation and limited access to psychological care, adds Dr. Grajek.
Reasons for growing demand for psychological help
The pandemic acted as a catalyst that highlighted pre-existing problems in health systems around the world. There are several main reasons influencing the increased demand for mental health service...
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