Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being amongst individuals in society- A letter to the editor on “The socio-economic implications of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic: A review

Date of Review: September, 2020

Alradhawi M, Shubber N, Sheppard J, Ali Y. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental well-being amongst individuals in society- A letter to the editor on “The socio-economic implications of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic: A review” International Journal of Surgery. 78:147-148.

Letter to the editor describing the mental health effects on the population due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors caution that established social distancing measures have caused an increase in metal health issues such as suicide, self-harm, substance misuse, domestic and child abuse.