According to Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences Gennady Onishchenko, mental problems “come to the fore” after several years of covid.
Academician Onishchenko expressed the opinion in an interview that the increased number of cases of depression and mental problems in people after the coronavirus pandemic is such that we can safely talk about a pandemic of mental illness.
“The problem of the mental health of mankind is coming to the fore… We today we have the right to say that along with the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a mental illness pandemic,” Gennady Onishchenko said about this, joining Sputnik radio.
The scientist added that Russia is among the top ten countries in terms of the prevalence of depression, ranking fourth after Switzerland (almost half, 46 percent of the population suffers from depression), the United States and Brazil. This list was compiled by WHO. According to the organization, about 38 percent of Russians are prone to depression.
Onishchenko noted that
“you need to deal with anxiety and tension, monitor your mental health.”
The expert advised not to resort to alcohol to relieve tension and stress. If you have mental problems, loss of control over emotions, constant anxiety, you should definitely contact a specialist, he stressed.
In an ordinary situation, you can take motherwort or calming tea to calm down. There will be no coronavirus
In no case should you drown out stress and anxiety with the help of alcohol, Onishchenko said categorically.
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Earlier portal MedikForum.ru wrote that scientists advise being in nature to improve health, including mental health.
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Gennady Onishchenko Health Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences