AUTHOR=Pietrabissa Giada , Simpson Susan G. 

TITLE=Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation During COVID-19 Outbreak

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Psychology

VOLUME=Volume 11 - 2020

YEAR=2020

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02201

DOI=10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02201

ISSN=1664-1078

ABSTRACT=Perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly resulted in a large number of psychological consequences. Changes in our daily lives, feeling of loneliness, job loss, financial difficulty and grief over the death of loved ones has the potential to affect the mental of many. In an atmosphere of uncertainty, it is essential that clear and precise information is offered on the problem. In this contribution, reasons and need for a rapid response to the mental health impacts of COVID-19 are highlighted. Moreover, suggestions for individuals to regulate their emotions effectively and appropriately are provided.