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Area of Science:

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened public anxiety.
  • There is a growing need for accessible mental health services and effective self-care strategies.
  • Existential concerns, similar to those faced by patients with advanced cancer, have emerged during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of religious resources in managing pandemic-related anxiety.
  • To investigate the intersection of mental health, self-care, and existential concerns during a global health crisis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on anxiety during pandemics.
  • Analysis of research on religious coping mechanisms in chronic illness.
  • Synthesis of recommendations for mental health treatment and self-care.

Main Results:

  • Increased anxiety levels correlate with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Self-care and mental health treatment are recommended interventions.
  • Religious resources show potential for addressing existential concerns.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic necessitates a multi-faceted approach to mental well-being.
  • Integrating religious resources may enhance coping strategies for existential distress.
  • Further research is needed to understand the efficacy of religious resources in public mental health.