The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health and Grief

This chapter discusses the impact of the pandemic on mental health and grief, highlighting the common issues experienced by individuals such as spiritual struggles, trauma, depression, and anxiety. It emphasizes the use of drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms and acknowledges the unknown long-term effects of these mental health conditions. The chapter also explores the high levels of impairment experienced by people grieving during the pandemic and the challenges they face in fulfilling their responsibilities.