摘要：Introduction and purpose: COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that is caused by anew strain of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (type 2 acute respiratory syndrome virus). Globally, as of 14 July 2021, there have been more than 4 million deaths and almost 190 millionconfirmed cases of infection. Mental health disorders are sets of behaviours, ways of thinkingor perceiving and other mental activities and relations with other people which are a source ofsuffering or impediments to the individual functioning of the affected person. The mostcommon mental health disorders are anxiety disorders, insomnia, depression and somaticdisorders. State of knowledge: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted people's lives around the worldthrough the rapid spread of the disease, high mortality and negative health effects. Over time, there is growing public concern that health systems may become overburdened and thatadequate medical care will not be available to everyone affected by the disease. There arealso concerns that isolation and reduced mobility will be long-term with seriousconsequences for mental health and well-being. Summary: There is already evidence of the negative psychological effects of the COVID-19pandemic on children and adolescents, as well as the elderly who have been isolated, makingthese individuals more susceptible to developing long-term psychiatric disorders.
