Psychological and Social Impact of COVID-19.

Authors

Joy D. Osofsky, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Howard J. Osofsky, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow
Lakisha Y. MamonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-15-2020

Publication Title

Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice & Policy

Abstract

The high numbers of COVID-19 infections and deaths, economic difficulties, uncertainty about the future, as well as the approaches needed to contain the spread of the virus are all playing critical roles in the short and long-term social and psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inequities based on race and socioeconomic status influence the rates of infection and deaths and steps that are needed to achieve recovery. This commentary focuses on similarities and differences after other disasters and efforts being initiated to provide support and recovery.

First Page

468

Last Page

469

Volume

12

Issue

5

Recommended Citation

Osofsky, Joy D.; Osofsky, Howard J.; and Mamon, Lakisha Y., "Psychological and Social Impact of COVID-19." (2020). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 890.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/890
10.1037/tra0000656