Year: 2021
Type: report
Abstract: This report summarises the emerging evidence base for psychosocial impacts and psychosocial support interventions in the COVID-19 pandemic in the following areas: \nThe psychosocial and mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to date\nThe evidence base for the effectiveness of psychosocial support services in the response and recovery to COVID-19 in supporting individual and community adaptation and well-being\nA brief overview of psychosocial interventions related to COVID-19 pertinent to the Aotearoa New Zealand context.\nEmerging impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic include impacts to physical and mental health, exacerbation of disparities, secondary impacts from public health measures (e.g. social distancing), and negative economic consequences. Several groups appear to be more at risk.\nEvidence suggests that ensuing psychosocial needs are immediate and are likely to continue long term. Psychosocial recovery plans and interventions need, as much as possible, to be evidence informed, flexible enough to stay relevant to the evolving context, address disparities, and adapt to and reflect different cultural and community contexts
Authors: Mooney M, MacDonald C, Becker J, Blake D, Gibbs L, Johnston D, Malinen S, Naswall K, Tassell-Matamua N, Alefaio S
Language: English
Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7006539173