Abstract
The 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak is unprecedented. Yet some look to ready-made models to addressit. This creates confusion about more adaptive responses that reflect an uncertain and ambiguous context.Those assessing associated mental health challenges must be wary of overdiagnosis. Handling thepandemic well, requires engaging the public as mature partners.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | S61-S62 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | S1 |
| Early online date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Aug 2020 |
Keywords
- Uncertainty
- Ambiguity
- COVID 19
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Cultural Studies
- Communication
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