Increasing Investment on Psycho Social Support amid Pandemic

The Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID 19 outbreak has caused serious psychological well being. The contagion virus is rapidly increases demand for mental health services. The changes in our daily lives, Bereavement, isolation, financial hardship and grief over the death of loved ones are the potential factors affects the mental health and well being of many. Several people may be facing increased levels of alcohol and drug use, insomnia, and anxiety. This article aims to help orient people supporting the COVID 19 response to integrate psychosocial support skills into their daily work, thereby making a difference to the well being of people they come into contact with during the pandemic and provides practical advice for taking care of one's own mental well being, communicating with empathy, and helping people suffering from stress or severe distress. Sakuntala "Increasing Investment on Psycho-Social Support amid Pandemic" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-6 , October 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd35756.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/35756/increasing-investment-on-psychosocial-support-amid-pandemic/sakuntala