While COVID-19 is a public health threat, it may also take a toll on public mental health. For this discussion thread, you must detail the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public mental health.
For the first portion of the discussion thread, include 3-5 negative effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on public mental health. Be sure to include sources to provide evidence for your assertions. After providing these negative impacts, describe why you believe the pandemic has had these negative effects on public mental health.
Second, moving forward, does the US need to make any changes to public mental health care in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. If so, what are some changes that need to be made?
What does the Bible have to say about ways to help people have better mental health? Are there any Biblical teachings that can be incorporated as ways to help increase people’s mental health? (one Bible verse).