Journal of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
When Sheltering in Place is Not Safe: Nowhere to Hide
Keith Klostermann, Theresa Mignone, and Emma Papagni
Abstract
Given the recent pandemic, millions of people around the world have been advised to not leave the house unless absolutely necessary. As a result, people have been ordered to stay home from work and schools have transitioned from traditional classrooms to online learning platforms in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Politicians and celebrities alike have stressed the need to stay home as means to keep individuals and others safe and emphasized the possible benefits of more family time, increased sleep, and binge watching your favorite television shows as incentives for staying home. However, for some, being forced to stay home and spending more time with the family could present its own challenges and risks such as exacerbating already existing mental health challenges, and creating new mental health challenges. In particular, victims of intimate partner violence as well as any children living in these homes could be placed at increased risk because of increased contact with their abuser and limited options for escape.
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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