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Mental Health During COVID-19

Mental Health During COVID-19

WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use

July 27, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stressful time for many. The considerations presented in this document have been developed by the WHO Department of Mental Health and Substance Use as a series of messages that can be used in communications to support mental and psychosocial well-being in different target groups during the outbreak. It contains advice and messages for families, medical professionals, workplaces and other organizations, older adults, and the general population.