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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health of people around the world. The pandemic has caused widespread anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms. The pandemic has damaged social relationships, trust in institutions and in other people, has caused changes in work and income, and has imposed a substantial burden of anxiety and worry on the population. Women and young people face the greatest risk of depression and anxiety.
COVID-19 exacerbated problems caused by substance use disorders. The pandemic disproportionately affects people with SUD. The health consequences of SUDs , and the associated environmental challenges , are associated with an increased risk for contracting COVID-19. Confinement rules, as well as unemployment and fiscal austerity measures during and following the pandemic period, can also affect the illicit drug market and patterns of use among consumers of illicit drugs.
Mitigation measures can worsen loneliness, mental health symptoms, withdrawal symptoms, and psychological trauma.