Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse in a Pandemic of COVID-19
Michael F. Shaughnessy
Abstract
The issues surrounding mental health in this age of COVID-19 are many. There has been little discussion of an increase in substance abuse during this crisis. This article examines the issue of a lack of coping skills in many individuals that have resulted in an abuse and over-use of substances such as alcohol, drugs, recreational drugs, and toxic substances. Sadly, way too many individuals resort to substance abuse during this most difficult time for myriad reasons.
Keywords: COVID-19, Counselors, Pain, Pain Management
Journal Information
- Journal Name: Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
- Journal Short Name: J Ment Health Substance Use
- Language: English
- Format of Publication: Online
- Starting Year: 2020
- Focus Subject: Mental Health Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Addiction
- Publication Model: Online
- Frequency of Publication: One Issue a Year
- Review Process: Single blind peer-review by referees
- Time to 1st Decision: 2 to 3 weeks from date of submission
- Time to Acceptance: 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the required revision cycles
- Time to Publication: 1 to 3 weeks from date of final submission in the forthcoming issue
- DOI Prefix: 10.7620
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