The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and implications for clinical practice

There is a wide consensus that the COVID-19 pandemic not only affects physical health, but also mental health and well-being The current pandemic is changing priorities for the general population, but it is also challenging the agenda of health professionals, including that of psychiatrists and other mental health professionals Everywhere in the world, psychiatric clinics are modifying their practice in order to guarantee care and support to persons with mental health problems, but also to those who are not mentally ill and are suffering from the psychosocial consequences of the pandemic. The number of those who will need psychiatric help is going to increase in the next weeks or months, requiring a…