A valuable read on the mental health effects of COVID-19 has been released. Mental Effects of COVID-19 gives readers an analysis of mental health problems that have resulted from COVID-19. This includes depression, suicidal thoughts and attempts, trauma, and PTSD.
A particular point of interest is chapter seven — “Alone, but not lonely”: The impact of COVID-19 on older persons and the role of technology in staying connected. Co-written by (Jay) Ceylan Okan this chapter focuses on the role of technology in older people staying connected online.