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Defense mechanism responses to COVID-19
Nouf Altwaijri1, Turki Abualait2, Mohammed Aljumaan3
1King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Peerj
|February 21, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted physical and mental health. This review explains psychological defense mechanisms that help individuals cope with pandemic-related distress and protect their mental well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Mental Health
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread negative physical and mental health consequences.
- Understanding psychological responses is crucial for managing public health crises.
- Individuals employ various coping strategies to navigate unprecedented stressors.
Approach:
- This review synthesizes theoretical frameworks of psychological defense mechanisms.
- It categorizes and examines the function of different defense mechanisms.
- The study focuses on their role in mitigating psychological distress during the pandemic.
Key Points:
- Psychological defense mechanisms are crucial for managing pandemic-related anxiety and distress.
- These mechanisms, such as ego integrity and self-schema maintenance, protect mental well-being.
- Different categories of defense mechanisms serve distinct roles in adaptation.
Conclusions:
- Psychological defense mechanisms are vital for individual adaptation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Understanding these mechanisms can inform interventions to support mental health.
- Effective use of defense mechanisms helps maintain psychological equilibrium amidst external threats.
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