The Psychological Impact of Sars-Cov-2 Quarantine: Observations Through the Lens of the Polyvagal Theory.
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: According to the polyvagal theory, quarantine and social distancing following COVID-19 pandemic may dampen nucleus ambiguuus (NA) activity in the brainstem and hinder homeostatic cardiorespiratory functioning, emotional self-regulation and health. In addition, enduring quarantine may foster heightened implicit vigilance for social threat, emotional dysregulation, poor sleep and immune response, potentially increasing the chance of infections. Promoting activities aimed at increasing NA functioning, like self-compassion, may support emotional self-regulation, adequate immune response and health.
Source: PubMed Central
DOI: 10.36131/cn20200216
Authors: Andrea Poli, Angelo Gemignani, Ciro Conversano
Institution: University of Pisa
Language: English
Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3021389951