Stigma, COVID-19 and mental health: where do we stand?

Authors

  • Seshadri Sekar Chatterjee Department of Psychiatry, WBUHS, West Bengal, India.
  • Mansi Vora Westcoast Institute of Neuroscices, Mumbai, India
  • Barikar C Malathesh Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, India
  • Abir Mukherjee Medica Superspeciality Hospital, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51332/bjp.2020.v25.i1.82

Abstract

As the world grapples with the Covid-19 pandemic, along with the obvious health challenges, imposed restrictions and associated economic consequences, the socio-cultural aspects need to be addressed too. Though it is true that increased awareness is essential, to endure the pandemic, it is coming with other unacceptable consequences, as well. Stigma is one of them.

Downloads

Published

2020-10-24

Issue

Vol 25 No 1: Janury – December 2020

Section

Commentary