COVID-19 and Mental Health

Staying ahead of the curve
COVID-19 and Mental Health
The coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown that has resulted has challenged the mental health of many South Africans.
In this updated programme the President of the South African Society of Psychiatrists Professor Bonginkosi Chiliza discusses:
- The extent of the problem
- Strategies for managing patients with mental health issues during the lockdown
- The critical importance of protecting the mental health of healthcare professionals
Where to get help
Mental healthcare for health workers in South Africa – click here
Further resources
- Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak – World Health Organization (WHO)
- Guidance for clinicians – Royal College of Psychiatrists
- COVID-19 Resource Centre – European Psychiatric Association
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mental Health Resources – World Psychiatric Association (WPA)
- Wits Journal of Clinical Medicine – COVID 19 Special issue 1
STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE
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