User:Benjamsredcob/Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on neurological, psychological and other mental health outcomes

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Covid-19 has been known to leave people in distress after separating them from their places of work and even their families. People may have developed mental effects based on how much they have been affected by the pandemic, and to those who already had an effect, it may have been worsened because of Covid-19. Some effects of Covid-19 include a loss of smell or more psychological problems such as depression. Generally speaking, children who experience Covid-19 or SARS may be more likely to go on with problems later on in life. This may be because at their young age, they are more influenced by the things that happen around them. This can be what causes the problems to occur later in life.

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Results have found interesting information regarding the effects that either SARS or Covid-19 had on the body. For instance, depression and anxiety can be either short or long-term effects depending on the situation. Effects on psychosocial behaviors have been found in those that have been infected as well. This can also have various effects on children of many ages. The child becoming infected can cause various levels of stress on the parents, which may become enhanced should their be reoccurring problems in the child.

Social media may also have an impact on ones mental health during the Covid pandemic. Because of how information can be presented on social media, false claims can lead to a rise of uncertainty and panic among those that witness certain news events on social media. The tellings of a news article on social media can mean the difference in panic in individuals, and one should be aware how the media is portraying serious events such as Covid-19. Also, people may struggle to find help when they are struggling with their stress as a result of Covid-19. This may be because they are afraid to speak up as a result of negative stigma from the thought of getting help. Individuals should not struggle to talk about their feelings and should feel comfortable with getting help if they need it. When they are comfortable with themselves and participate in various programs and activities to better their mental health, it can make a world of a difference in terms of getting them back on track with their mental health.