The Impact of Covid 19 Quarantine on the Intellectually Disabled

Abstract

The COVID-19 quarantine is creating a threat to the intellectually disabled community. There is a need for community outings to sustain the psychological wellbeing of the intellectually disabled. This is why their caregivers include community outings in their care. However, during the COVID-19 quarantine this is suddenly missing in their lives. Therefore, this is causing an increase in psychosis for the intellectually disabled. Mental health professionals must proceed with caution when providing medication to ensure the holistic wellbeing of the patients is met.