The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health community

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.Today we discuss with Prof Peter Falkai, President of the European Psychiatric Association, on the shifts that needed to be made within the mental health community and what we can potentially expect for the future.To discover more, visit braininnovationdays.eu