The spread of the emerging coronavirus may increase depression
The results of a new scientific study revealed that the spread of the new Coronavirus, and the consequent home stone and social distancing, significantly increased the risk of depression.
Where the researchers based on the study from the University of Washington, USA, indicated that they expect a significant increase in the number of people with clinical depression when the isolation and home quarantine period ends.
The researchers emphasized that societies should prepare for this and help people deal with the difficult psychological conditions they are going through.
Depression is associated with many different symptoms, the most important of which are:
- Sorrow
- feeling uncomfortable
- Void
- fatigue
- No motivation for anything
- Sleeping problems and disturbances
- change in appetite;
One of the main causes of depression is the loss of a family member or friend as a result of infection with the Coronavirus and the inability to see those around you and communicate with them personally, in addition to financial problems that may cause fatigue and a great burden on most.
The researchers reported that to reduce this risk, it is important to take some steps that help reduce the chances of developing depression, including:
- Communicate with others over the phone daily
- Exercising at home
- Take a break from reading and watching the news
- Follow a healthy diet
- Try doing activities that help you feel better, such as meditation.