Mental Health is on Alert after the Pandemic

Psychiatry specialist Dr. Mohamed Abdelbadie Elsayed Ahmed Ismail of the Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain, spoke to Alarabiya News about the impact that Covid-19 has had on people’s mental health, as it has generated grater anxiety, loneliness and stress, among other conditions.

As Dr. Elsayed, Dr. Reena Thomas of Dubai’s Medeor Hospital has also noticed a sharp increase in mental health issues. For this reason, both professionals recommend that more attention be paid globally to the mental health of people, who after experiencing a pandemic, have been affected in their emotional wellbeing.

“We have noticed a higher incidence of anxiety and depressive disorders during the last year. The increase in stress factors, including loneliness, fear of disease and financial worries, has led to a rise in mental health issues among people.”

Dr. Mohamed Abdelbadie Elsayed

Tala Michel Issa, Al Arabiya English | ALARABIYA NEWS