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Living through global trauma: why South Africa needs a public mental-health response to COVID-19

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The mental-health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic form a significant part of the overall health risk. Failure to put in place measures to mitigate the psychological impacts of quarantine is likely to undermine its effectiveness and slow economic recovery. In South Africa, the stage is already set for major mental-health implications.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32378850

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7162211176

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