Unravelling potential psychiatric repercussions during the Covid-19 pandemic”, which was published recently in the Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry, and was based on the systematic study of related research studies published in recognised journals. Furthermore, the frequent exposure to news/information about Covid-19 and social media was also associated with increased symptoms of anxiety. Addressing domestic violence, they noted is a public health priority, given the prevalence of domestic violence and the associated psychological and physical morbidity and mortality. While previous research has suggested an association between mental illness and the perpetration of domestic violence, the researchers added that substance-use disorders carry the highest risk of domestic violence. Furthermore, people with severe mental illnesses are at increased risk of becoming victims of domestic violence, they explained.

Source: The Nation January 26, 2021 22:52 UTC