Psychological effects of the coronavirus pandemic and their mitigation - review article with opinions from 441 Hungarian adults

Abstract

In the coronavirus pandemic, psychological support might be required for a substantial part of the global population. The aim of our study is to summarize the psychological effects of the corona virus pandemic, to describe its mitigation strategies, and to illustrate the topics discussed by exemplifying 48 opinions of 441 Hungarian adults from our own study. In our literature search, we found 534 articles about the psychological effects of the pandemic, of which we reviewed 61 manuscripts. In our article we review the sources of stress associated with quarantine; the behavioural and psychological effects; the media effects and media use; and intervention tips and strategies.As a result of the pandemic, the level of perceived stress, anxiety and depression may increase in the global population. It is also important to add, that psychological variables can affect individual responses.