How to cope with mental health issues triggered by Covid

The pandemic has triggered a mental health tsunami worldwide. Initially, this caused a sense of panic, which stoked a strong sense of uncertainty and affected our mental well-being.” Medical experts confirm receiving more patients with complaints of anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, fear, sleep disturbance, constant worry and recurring fears of either contracting Covid-19 or losing their loved ones. Its unique viral structure and symptoms seem to worsen underlying mental health issues.” So, how does Covid-19 affect the brain? “Individuals experience brain fog and sleep disruption and even symptoms resembling dementia,” says Dr Balakrishnan. “Scientists found that over 50 per cent of patients were likely to display symptoms, with nearly a fourth of those being considered clinically significant,” says Dr Balakrishnan.