The Pandemic Increases Anxiety and Depression Worldwide

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world. People all over the world are facing unprecedented stress because of the pandemic. According to the WHO, loneliness, fear of exposure to COVID-19, loss of loved ones, grief after bereavement, and financial worries contribute to increased anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal tendencies worldwide, especially among young people and women.

Although COVID-19 has raised mental health awareness, it has also shown a lacking of mental health services. WHO and partners have been working on mental health issues related to COVID-19, such as producing “My Hero is You” and a toolkit in many different languages for supporting kids and adults. WHO urged all countries to pay more attention to investing in mental health to provide better mental health support services.

COVID-19 pandemic triggers 25% increase in prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide

https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide