Counselling During COVID-19

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis that imposed significant risk to the mental health of people. The vulnerable populations like healthcare workers, frontline workers, children, elderly, and pregnant females were at a greater risk of developing mental health problems. The administration of early counselling before overt signs of mental disorders will help in preventing morbidity and provide better opportunities to work in a crisis situation. Teleconsultation is a helping hand when visiting in person can prove dangerous. Digital networking systems proved a tremendous help during restrictions implemented to curtail the spread of infection.