Mental health in pandemic times: what is the impact of Covid-19?

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https://doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1250

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Mental Health, Pandemics, Coronavirus Infections

Abstract

This article is a critical and reflective construction around the current scenario of the coronavirus pandemic and the influence that this situation has on mental health. In addition, it discusses the importance of universal health systems and the focus on actions to promote mental health in this period. It is understood that it is necessary to reflect on these issues, especially in this moment so delicate and dangerous that society lives. This essay aims to encourage discussions and guide new strategies for promoting mental health.

How to cite this article: Pinheiro, Guilherme Emanuel Weiss; Kocourek, Sheila. Saúde mental em tempos de pandemia: qual o impacto do Covid-19?. Revista Cuidarte. 2020;11(3):e1250. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.1250    

Author Biographies

Guilherme Emanuel Weiss Pinheiro, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Enfermeiro, Doutor pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Professor de Ensino Básico, Técnico e Tecnológico no Colégio Politécnico da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria., Santa Maria, RS - Brasil.

Sheila Kocourek, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria

Assistente Social, Doutora pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Serviço Social da PUCRS, Professora Associada na Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Brasil.

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2020-08-31

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Pinheiro GEW, Kocourek S. Mental health in pandemic times: what is the impact of Covid-19?. Revista Cuidarte [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];11(3). Available from: https://revistas.udes.edu.co/cuidarte/article/view/1250

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