By Maria Lebron, June 2020 At the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, people were very vigilant about taking precautions not to get infected or to infect others. Fear and self-preservation motivated us to strictly follow safety precautions. However, now with months into the social distancing and stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, many are finding themselves […]
Collective Trauma and Covid-19
By Maria Lebron, May 2020 A collective trauma is defined as a traumatic psychological experience shared by a group of people or an entire society. Some examples of collective traumatic events are bombings, gun violence, natural disasters, terrorism, war, genocide, political oppression, and pandemics. Collective traumas can alter the way a society functions and can […]
The Psychological Impact of Social Distancing Due to Covid-19
By Maria Lebron, March 2020 The true psychological impact from Covid-19 won’t be known for many months or years after the pandemic ends. What we know now is that this crisis causes people to experience fear, anxiety, and depression. Covid-19 has made us worried not only for our health, but the health of our family, […]
