1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
2Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
3Department of Psychiatry, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim, India
4Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, United Kingdom
*Correspondence: Dr Antonia Ventriglio, “Riuniti” Hospital, Unit of Psychiatry, Foggia, Italy
**Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy-71122, drantonio.ventriglio@gmail.com
Online published on 26 October, 2020.
The current pandemic has caused a major impact on lives of people all over the globe. Understanding the psychosocial needs of the public and the key defense mechanisms used during this time, is essential to deal with the repercussions of this unprecedented global disaster. This would help in addressing psychological issues and managing them effectively, before it becomes too late for recovery and rehabilitation.
Pandemics, Psychological Distress, Coronavirus, Global Health
