Description
211: The Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Grant Davis, APRN, M.S.N., PMHNP-PC
Meier Clinics
2150 Lakeside Blvd., Ste. 100
Richardson, TX 75082
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging in many ways. The virus has caused severe physical illness and death. The pandemic and the virus have also caused serious mental health consequences. Many adults and teenagers are struggling with depression and anxiety, some for the first time. The burden of isolation, fear of the virus, economic hardship, and the significant change to our daily lifestyles have resulted in a drastic decline in the mental well-being of American citizens. We will be discussing the adverse mental health effects of the COVID pandemic among adults and teens. In addition, we will identify the common psychiatric sequelae that have developed from infection with the virus and discuss risk factors for psychiatric symptom development. Another challenge we will examine is identifying and implementing early interventions for those suffering psychologically from the impact of this global pandemic.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
• Identify adverse mental health effects on adults due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Identify adverse mental health effects on children and teens due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Identify common psychiatric symptoms and risk factors of developing psychiatric symptoms due to infection with the COVID virus
• Identify interventions for adults and teens suffering from mental health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic to be used by psychologists and licensed mental health professionals
