Mass psychogenic illness is a condition whereby people in a group feel sick because they think they have been exposed to something dangerous – even though there has been no actual exposure.
Category: Mental Health
Kids Already Coping With Mental Disorders Spiral as Pandemic Topples Vital Support Systems
When states and communities fail to provide children the services they need to live at home, kids can deteriorate and even wind up in jail.
In Hard-Hit Areas, COVID’s Ripple Effects Strain Mental Health Care Systems
Although mental health services continued largely uninterrupted in areas with low levels of the coronavirus, behavioral health care workers in areas hit hard by COVID-19 were overburdened.
Flattening the mental health curve is the next big coronavirus challenge
Some recent projections suggest that deaths stemming from mental health issues could rival deaths directly due to the virus itself.
