Addressing mental health needs during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond-G20 Insights

We are currently in the midst of a global pandemic that has brought unprecedented measures of physical distancing and social isolation in countries worldwide. While such measures have been imperative to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, they have critical consequences on our mental health, including feelings of stress, anxiety, fear, and loneliness. Unfortunately, mental health and psychosocial aspects are typically absent in response to pandemics and crises. In this policy brief, we explain the impact of ignoring mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and propose crucial actions to be immediately considered by G20 leaders:

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