Living through global trauma: why South Africa needs a public mental-health response to COVID-19

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• The aim is to highlight the mental health challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.
• Analysis of the psychological impacts of quarantine measures during COVID-19.
• Assessment of national mental health needs based on existing conditions in South Africa.
• Identified significant mental health risks associated with COVID-19 and quarantine measures.
• Noted that failure to address these impacts may hinder economic recovery efforts.