Social Implications for Psychiatric Pathology of Depressive and Anxiety Disorders, Alcohol Addiction and Psychotic Disorders during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Romania. Analysis of two Relevant Psychiatry Hospitals

The paper presents an analysis of the mental health status of the population who has used psychiatry services from two psychiatry hospitals in Galati and Iasi, before and during the Covid-19 social restrictions. The results allowed us to verify the hypothesis that there is a change in the profile of individuals that require a specific approach by the mental health specialists; as well the conclusions resulted from our research regarding the possible effects of the pandemic at community level. This could be a chance to establish and implement a plan of psychoeducational measures for vulnerable populations so as to prevent a social crisis. Our main aim is to convert this crisis into an opportunity to change the mentality of individuals and help them realize that the psychological health reflects on a person’s quality of life.