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KMID : 0385620210250020001
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Korean Journal of Psychopathology
2021 Volume.25 No. 2 p.1 ~ p.7
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COVID-19 and Mental Health in Elderly Population
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Yim Seon-Jin
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Abstract
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COVID-19 pandemic has been found to cause disproportionately high morbidity and mortality, and social distancing has been recognized as one of the most verified way to protect the elderly population from the viral disease. However, enduring social distancing created social isolation among the elderly causing psychological consequences such as depression and anxiety disorders. Various psychological consequences of social distancing and quarantine measures have been reported during previous viral outbreaks. For there has also been recent reports about social isolation and the psychological consequences among the elderly since the COVID-19 outbreak, it is important to consider and suggest the ways to minimize the mental health problems and promote well-being of the elderly population. This article aims to review mental health problems among the elderly population caused by COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss the suggestions to prevent the problems.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Elderly, Mental health, Social distancing, Social isolation
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