what are the possible range of mental health issues one can face due to novel corona virus (Covid-19)? ...will the psychological impact differ for different age group?
Yes, Many Research Studies have reported that COVID-19 has a significant impact of a person's mental health.
1. During the coronavirus outbreak such as the social distancing and mass indoor quarantine could intensify the feeling of emptiness and aggravate the fear of abandonment among people with BPD, coupled with other distressing emotions.
2. Studies show that in the early phase of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, a range of psychiatric morbidities was reported, including persistent depression, anxiety, panic attacks, psychomotor excitement, psychotic symptoms, delirium, and even suicidality (Xiang et al., 2020; Maunder et al., 2003; Liu et al., 2003).
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Health anxiety and depression are the most common mental disorders that can affect an individual in the current scenario. Ruminations about each and every mild symptoms and anticipation will be very common. These symptoms may occur more in elderly than in younger population. The intensity or severity again will depend on age, resilience, social support, co-morbid health factors like BP, diabetes etc.,
Research reported that usually younger age groups show higher levels of stress associated with stressful and traumatic life events due to lack of experience/knowledge/poor coping.
To be honest, I cannot understand the cause of this massive psychosis. Did everyone live so well? Does everyone plan to live forever?
By the way, according to my observations, adolescents are just more calm about the current situation. First, there is no need to go to school ... The grass has not become less green, and the girls are not less attractive.