Covid 19 and mental health Issues part2.pptx

COVID 19 AND MENTAL HEALTH

1. Covid 19 and Mental Health Presentation by Tarisai Bere

2. Health According to the W.H.O “Health  is a state of complete physical, Mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (W.H.O 2018) Conclusion: No health, without Mental Health.

3. Mental health “Mental health  is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” (W.H.O)

4. Reflection: FOCUSING ON THE SELF

5. Sars - Cov 2: Covid - 19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus-Sars-Cov2 The Sars-Cov2 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. Needs a host cell to replicate Cause mild to moderate respiratory illness and most people can recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. At this time, there are no specific treatments 

6. Measures to reduce the spread Lockdown Self Isolation Quarantine Isolation and hospitalization

7. Common Reactions Fear of losing livelihoods, Not being able to work during isolation, those working fear of being dismissed from work Falling ill and dying Fear of being socially excluded Fear of being placed in quarantine because of being associated with the suspected cases Feeling powerless in protecting loved ones Fear of losing loved ones because of the virus Fear of being separated from loved ones and caregivers due to quarantine regime

8. Mental health Key Considerations Psychosocial impacts of Covid19 on individuals, families and communities Psychological First Aid during Covid 19 outbreak Considering children and other vulnerable population groups Grief and Loss

9. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

10. Covid - 19 disease outbreak Think about individuals, families and communities affected by the disease outbreak: What kinds of (emotional, social) reactions may they have? Who may be most vulnerable in this situation? What can be done to support and comfort people? Grief and loss Fear and rumours Stigma and discrimination

11. Grief and loss Separation of loved ones due to illness and quarantine Loss of multiple members of a family, community Loss of essential caregivers For children – children left alone when caregiver is hospitalized or dies For other vulnerable people (elderly, disabled) Loss of breadwinners for families Inability to mourn in traditional ways

12. How the Covid 19 worsens grief. Inability to be near the sick person, or to care for them safely Inability to mourn and bury dead in traditional ways Families unable to wash the body, or to see and touch the loved one who has died Stigma and isolation of survivors or family members Site of death – Covid 19 isolation center Suffering when dying Death or sickness of more than one family member The survivor’s life situation at the time (financial and work pressures)

13. How do we identify Grief and distress Physical symptoms: headache, shaking, tiredness, loss of appetite, aches & pains with no medical basis Crying, sadness, depressed mood, wailing Anger and irritability Hopelessness and helplessness Worry, insomnia Grief and shame (for having survived, being unable to help others, for having infected loved ones) Withdrawn from others, very still or silent Confused or emotionally numb Disoriented Being unable to care for oneself

14. Stigma and discrimination People at risk of stigma and discrimination Health workers Body handlers People who have recovered from Covid19 and are believed to have immunity People who test negative for corona and return home Caregivers of loved ones with covid19 Children of caregivers who have died Other vulnerable groups e.g living with GBV

15. Isolation and Loneliness In normal circumstances, these people receive comfort and care in their families and communities. During corona outbreak, they may become isolated, lonely and unable to meet their needs In worst case, they experience violence

16. Common mental disorders Depression Anxiety disorders (GAD, Panic Disorder , Social Phobia, Agoraphobia) Acute Stress Disorder Post traumatic Stress Disorder Alcohol and Substance Use Other issues: Domestic violence, addictions to adult online material for young people using online learning, teenage pregrancy, sexual abuse.

17. Care for ourselves and other students Unique situation of suffering, fear, many deaths and Disruptions in our lives. Group Question: How have you been t aking care of yourself and your colleagues.