Question

Provide an example of a current economic decision that has affected the mental health sector. What were the impacts on people with mental health issues? (Approx. 80 words).

Answer 1

The economic crisis is expected to produce secondary mental health effects that may increase suicide and alcohol death rates.

Example: People lost their jobs due Covid-19 (Corona) pandemic. This is due to financial crisis that is facing several firms troughout the world. They suspended numerous opportunities due to lack of funds and business collapse.

The impacts on people with mental health issues:

Mental health problems can cause a wide variety of emotional symptoms

1. Changes in mood

2. Erratic thinking

3. Chronic anxiety

4. Exaggerated sense of self-worth

5. Impulsive actions