The Negative Psychological Effects Of Quarantining & How To Mitigate Them
Quarantine measures due to the COVID-19 outbreak are sweeping the globe. With widespread mandates in effect to shelter in place, many individuals are largely confined to their homes. All this has resulted in a type of collective isolation on a massive scale. What are the implications for individuals’ psychological well-being during such a time? What can we learn about the effect of quarantine on mental health from past cases when it was mandated?
With little time to tackle these complex questions, …
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