Mental health in the Covid-19 pandemic: multidisciplinary practical considerations on cognition, emotion, and behavior
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COVID-19, mental health, behavioral changeAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic scenario poses unprecedented challenges for society. Despite the importance of immediate measures aiming to prevent the spread of the disease, care for affected individuals and measures to minimize economic and social impacts, addressing issuesrelated to the mental health of the general population, are also crucial. Interdisciplinary contributions related to mental health involve understanding the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms that support habits, attitudes and beliefs. This understanding is essential to maximize the effectiveness of strategies that require significant changes in the way people behave, conceive and plan daily activities. This article discusses approaches in the fields of psychiatry, psychology and related sciences with regard to the management of issues related to behavioral change, nutrition and physical activity habits, work, and vulnerable age groups.
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