Abstract
Objective: Expand the discussion about the repercussions and psychological impacts caused by the pandemic of COVID-19 not only in the Brazilian scenario but also worldwide, due to the health emergency experienced today. Bibliographic review: it was observed that fear of infection, frustration and boredom, lack of supplies and financial losses, together with other triggers, caused important psychological manifestations such as depression, moodiness, irritability, emotional disturbance in general. Therefore, there is a need for psychological intervention in view of the limitation caused by isolation due to COVID-19. It also reinforces the importance of adequate professional assistance, in order to promote feelings of comfort, relief of distress, access to correct information, assistance in cases of crisis, among others, which vary according to the specificity of each professional. Final considerations: distancing and social isolation, however much they represent practices that aim to preserve public health, directly affect the mental health of individuals, making interventions necessary in this regard.