Author : Dr. Maria João Heitor, director of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at Hospital Beatriz Ângelo The response to COVID-19 imposed a new way of living, at the individual and the society level, in order to control an infection that has already caused 2.8 million deaths all over the world (up to April 1, 2021). The pandemic was rapidly followed by an economic crisis, and both are having “invisible” consequences on the mental health of populations . These effects affect all kinds of people, having or not been infected with COVID-19. There is pandemic fatigue, cases of anxiety, depression, addiction (alcohol, drugs and gambling, for instance) and post-traumatic stress , among others. On this theme, listen to the Hospital da Luz Podcast with Maria João Heitor, director of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at Hospital Beatriz Ângelo. Google | iTunes | Spotify The content published in the Health Guide is intended for the general public and is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not replace individual medical assessment, diagnosis, or personalized clinical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. The content is produced or reviewed by physicians and other healthcare professionals at Hospital da Luz and is based on the knowledge available at the time of publication or the most recent update, as indicated at the beginning of each item.
