SPECIAL EPISODE: The Psychological Impact of Quarantine and How to Reduce It
Summary ~ Information is key; people who are quarantined need to understand the situation ~ Effective and rapid communication is essential ~ Supplies (both general and medical) need to be provided or available (i.e. online shopping) ~ The quarantine
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes · Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
February 28, 202043m 17s
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Show Notes
Summary
~ Information is key; people who are quarantined need to understand the situation
~ Effective and rapid communication is essential
~ Supplies (both general and medical) need to be provided or available (i.e. online shopping)
~ The quarantine period should be short and the duration should not be changed unless in extreme circumstances
~ Most of the adverse effects come from the imposition of a restriction of freedom
~ Voluntary quarantine is associated with less distress and fewer long-term complications
~ Public health officials should emphasise the altruistic choice of self-isolating
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