RESTORING MENTAL HEALTH A F T E R C O V I D
The pandemic has affected minds as well as bodies
If we want to know whether we ’ ve come down with the coronavirus , we can take atest . But whether the results are negative or positive , there are some complications of the pandemic that can go unseen , linger and worsen if untreated . According to aMarch World Health Organization report , COVID has triggered a25 % increase in the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide due to loneliness , fear of infection and death of oneself and loved ones , and other concerns . Here , we explore COVID ’ s effects on North Jerseyans of all ages , and what we , in conjunction with health care professionals , can do to keep well .
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