Mental Health Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Throughout the course of the pandemic, the mental health of many has suffered due to social isolation, disruptions to daily living, and limitations in participating in previously enjoyed activities. This article provides an overview about the mental health impacts of COVID-19 in the lives of older adults, with a special focus on isolation, loneliness, and trauma. The author elucidates the inequities seen in mental health impacts and offers a call to action for the future of older adult mental health care.