{"id":10556,"date":"2021-08-12T07:12:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T07:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=10556"},"modified":"2021-12-10T14:04:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T14:04:38","slug":"pandemic-mental-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/pandemic-mental-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Issues and the COVID-19 Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us devastating problems that have caused some people to experience mental health issues. A lot have reported that the leading cause of their mental health issue is lost jobs, lesser social interactions, and the fear of contracting the deadly virus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, we will help you understand the relationship between COVID-19 and mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"CommonCommon Mental Health Issues Experienced During the COVID-19 Pandemic<\/b><\/h2>\n

Throughout this pandemic, a rise in <\/span>disability claims for mental health issues<\/span><\/a> was reported. From the reports, the most common issues were depression, anxiety disorders, and stress response syndromes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depression<\/b><\/h3>\n

Depression<\/span><\/a> is a mood disorder described as losing interest and enjoyment, reduced energy, and a lower mood. It isn\u2019t simply feeling sad. Currently, there are different types and symptoms of depression, and there are varying levels of severity and symptoms experienced related to depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People should be wary of depression since, if left untreated, it can lead to an increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviours.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anxiety Disorders<\/b><\/h2>\n

Anxiety disorders are a collection of mental health issues that includes generalised anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (claustrophobia, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). When left untreated, anxiety disorders can negatively impact a person\u2019s ability to enjoy and perform daily activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stress Response Syndromes (Adjustment Disorders):<\/b><\/h3>\n

When a person develops emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to stressful events or situations, the condition can be classified as a stress response syndrome. Stressful events may include natural disasters (earthquakes, tornados, floods), events or crises (car accidents, diagnosis of a major illness), or interpersonal problems (divorce, death of a loved one, loss of a job, problems with substance abuse).<\/span><\/p>\n

Stress response syndromes usually happen within three months after the event or situation started and end within six months after the stressor stops. In Ontario, there is a <\/span>stress leave<\/span><\/a> that people can use whenever they\u2019re experiencing such conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dealing with Mental Health Issues<\/b><\/h2>\n

Self-care strategies<\/b><\/h3>\n

Through self-care strategies, you can significantly enhance your mental and physical health, and it can help you take charge of your life. Taking care of your body and mind and connecting with others is the first step in defeating mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Care of Your Body<\/b><\/h3>\n

Be mindful about your physical health:<\/span><\/p>\n