Review of Mental Health Response to COVID-19, China

Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Oct;26(10):2482-2484. doi: 10.3201/eid2610.201113. Epub 2020 Jul 4.

Abstract

Public mental health response to coronavirus disease is essential. After reviewing systemic and local efforts in China, we found efficient coordination and human resources. We recommend better symptom assessment, monitoring of organizations, and basic needs protection. This recommendation can inform how other countries can overcome mental health challenges during this pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; China; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus; coronavirus disease; mental health response; mental health services; psychosocial support; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • China / epidemiology
  • Coronavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Coronavirus Infections / psychology*
  • Government Agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Hotlines
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Mental Disorders / virology
  • Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Organizations, Nonprofit
  • Pandemics*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / epidemiology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / psychology*
  • Public Health
  • Resource Allocation
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Societies, Medical
  • Symptom Assessment
  • Universities*