[COVID-19 implications: the role of stress and stigmatization]

Lipai, T P; Mironava, K

At all levels of society, we see almost polarizing attitudes towards the virus, ranging from panic and emptying store shelves to completely denying the existence of the coronavirus problem. A wave of corona parties, as well as protest demonstrations against restrictive measures related to infection swept the world. In addition, protests against arrivals coming from a covid-risk area were known. Stigma and fear can severely impede efforts to manage the spread of COVID-19 outbreak. The predisposing factors in the development of COVID-19 stigma are lack of knowledge, rapid spread of the virus, relatively high mortality, and lack of effective treatment. Meanwhile, at the level of society, particular processes are taking place, when not only infected, but also healthy members of society become subject to stigmatization, who can be determined as "probably" infected. The article is aimed at supplementing information and improving existing knowledge among specialists about various approaches and methods of preventing mental disorders in people due to stressful epidemiological situation in the world.