COVID-19: Promoting Our Mental Well-being

As the cases of COVID-19 infection rises in Nigeria and around the world, it is imperative that we put our mental health into consideration. According to a popular saying in the field of mental health, “mental health is total health”, sound mental health gives us the opportunity to take care of the other aspects of our health e.g. physical health, social health, etc. The current situation can lead to the breakdown of our mental health if not properly handled, leading to issues like fear, anxiety disorders, depression, etc.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During the COVID-19 Outbreak - Excerpts from World Health Organisation

According to World Health Organization (2020):

1. COVID-19 has and is likely to affect people from many countries, in many geographical locations. When referring to people with COVID-19, do not attach the disease to any particular ethnicity or nationality.