Remember our mental health during the lockdown: the voices behind the numbers
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2020
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Orkin, B.Roberts, N.Bohler, K.Alexander
KEYWORDS: COVID-19, COVID-19 LOCKDOWN, MENTAL HEALTH
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-july-2020/mental-health-during-lockdown
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 11504
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/15393
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/15393
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Abstract
A recent survey by the University of Johannesburg and the HSRC found that a sizeable share of South African adults experienced a range of negative emotions during lockdown. The chief driver was hunger resulting from poverty. The depth of psychological distress and social isolation was highlighted by survey participants moving responses when asked to share the worst thing about lockdown.-
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