Mental health of forensic odontologists in Covid-19: An Indian perspective
Abraham Johnson, Utsav Parekh
Abstract
Forensic autopsies provided guidance and clarification on the transmission of and the safety of working with Covid-19. However, the outbreak induced not just a socio-economic crisis, but a fast-paced psychological distress worldwide. Various psychological and mental health problems, including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration and uncertainty, have gradually emerged. This article brings attention to the mental health of forensic odontologists during the pandemic.
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Mental healthCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)AnxietyPandemicPerspective (graphical)Depression (economics)PsychiatryForensic sciencePsychologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMental distressPsychological distressMedicineEnvironmental healthOutbreakVirologyPathologyVeterinary medicineDiseaseComputer scienceEconomicsMacroeconomicsArtificial intelligenceInfectious disease (medical specialty)Dental Research and COVID-19COVID-19 and Mental HealthCOVID-19 and healthcare impacts