Adult mental health during social isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: To understand the repercussions of the covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of adults, during the period of social isolation. Bibliographic review: The social distancing adopted to reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection has brought about major changes in daily life, in the economy and in the relationships between people. In addition, the routine of individuals changed during the period of social isolation, leading to sleep problems, appetite, family conflicts, use of licit and illicit drugs, thus being able to trigger or worsen anxiety and depression disorders. During the pandemic, it is natural to increase symptoms of anxiety and depression, which are risk factors for emotional hunger and compulsive eating that are very prevalent among individuals who are overweight. Final considerations: Thus, through the establishment of the pandemic, it is possible to verify the disruption of the population in the face of the situation, thus accompanying the increase in the incidence and prevalence of mental disorders during the coronavirus pandemic.