Guidance for Psychosocial Counseling for COVID-19 Positive Patients

Lincy Issac, Deepak K Nair

Abstract: The COVID-19 outbreak is a global emergency. The consequences of the pandemic were numerous. Mental health and psychosocial support services have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Innovative solutions such as tele-consultations, digital self - help platforms, novel approaches to ensure supply of psychotropic medicines, and task sharing/shifting for basic psychosocial support, are being used to defeat service disruptions and maintain care for those with psychological conditions.

Keywords: Psychosocial counseling, Skills, COVID-19