Living under the shadow of a pandemic: The psychological challenges underlying social distancing and awareness raising

Psychol Trauma. 2020 Jul;12(5):508-510. doi: 10.1037/tra0000815. Epub 2020 Jun 11.

Abstract

The efforts of containing the novel virus (COVID-19) have now begun to show signs of psychological impact on societies across the globe. Social distancing and awareness campaigns can be double-edged sword, if handled inadequately. Herein, authors have shed light on the favorable and unfavorable aspects of living under lockdown. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus Infections* / prevention & control
  • Fear*
  • Health Promotion*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control*
  • Pakistan
  • Pandemics* / prevention & control
  • Pneumonia, Viral* / prevention & control
  • Social Behavior*
  • Social Isolation*
  • Social Media*
  • Social Stigma*