Western Thracian public health expert draws attention on mental health during the pandemic
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Fri, 3 Jul 2020 18:35 GMT
Western Thrace originated public health expert and board member of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) who was also listed in 30 Under 30 of Forbes Turkey as one of the 30 Most Inspiring Youth in 2019 Enes Efendioğlu points out the...
Western Thrace originated public health expert and board member of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) who was also listed in 30 Under 30 of Forbes Turkey as one of the 30 Most Inspiring Youth in 2019 Enes Efendioğlu points out the significance of the mental health in the process of pandemic in Daily Sabah.
According to Efendioğlu measures taken to avoid the spread of the virus leads to some mental diseases based on scientific data. In this accordance, "among these vulnerable groups that require special attention are adolescents aged 10 to 19" says Efendioğlu.
The pandemic has caused serious severe mental trauma among young people both directly and indirectly. Problems caused by the pandemic are primarily family history of depression, having a chronic medical condition, physical and sexual abuse, trauma and severe stress, learning difficulties, social anxiety, school problems and substance misuse etc.
Also, isolation and confinement have caused some addictions such as misuse of the internet, online gaming, social media, recreational drugs and alcohol.
Moreover, violence cases have occurred during the confinement process, especially intended for sexual abuse.
After all, Efendioğlu concludes his article with some solution advices.
Click here to read the full article
According to Efendioğlu measures taken to avoid the spread of the virus leads to some mental diseases based on scientific data. In this accordance, "among these vulnerable groups that require special attention are adolescents aged 10 to 19" says Efendioğlu.
The pandemic has caused serious severe mental trauma among young people both directly and indirectly. Problems caused by the pandemic are primarily family history of depression, having a chronic medical condition, physical and sexual abuse, trauma and severe stress, learning difficulties, social anxiety, school problems and substance misuse etc.
Also, isolation and confinement have caused some addictions such as misuse of the internet, online gaming, social media, recreational drugs and alcohol.
Moreover, violence cases have occurred during the confinement process, especially intended for sexual abuse.
After all, Efendioğlu concludes his article with some solution advices.
Click here to read the full article
