Roukaya  Benjelloun,Rabie  Karrouri,Yassine  Otheman,
Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Ways to Deal with it in the General Population and Certain Specific Populations
Psychological Disorders and Research
2020
2674-2470
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.PDR.2020.03.02
https://www.sciencerepository.org/psychological-impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic_PDR-2020-3-102 
Abstract: Background: During this pandemic year, the world has been experiencing an unprecedented situation on
several levels. The measures taken, while necessary and vital, are significant stressors and can have, along
with many other factors, a psychological impact on the general population and some vulnerable categories.
Aim: Here we propose to describe this psychological impact, giving some advice in line with international
recommendations.
Method and Results: Through a summary of the main recommendations issued in this area recently, we
have established a list of advice for professionals and concerned people.
Discussion and Conclusion: Protecting ourselves and the most vulnerable people, from the psychological
risks to which we are exposed, is currently an absolute necessity in order to be able to get out of this situation
with the least possible damage. Learning to cope with these difficult times is also a way to learn how to deal
with the adversity that such events can constitute in the future.Keywords: COVID-19, psychological impact, general population, elderly, vulnerable people