The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has affected the population in many ways.
However, something that is not yet talked about enough is post pandemic stress disorder (PPSD). Created by Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane, PPSD is used to describe the mental impact of living through the pandemic.
Post pandemic stress disorder has many similar symptoms to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) some of which include:
- Heightened anxiety
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Lack of motivation
- Disrupted sleep
- Feeling out of control
- Change in appetite
The Covid-19 pandemic, which started in March 2020, has been a challenging experience for everyone. According to the World Health Organisation, the Covid-19 pandemic has caused mass trauma and the mental health toll of the pandemic will last for many years to come.
If you have existing mental health issues, or have suffered with anxiety or depression, you are more at risk of suffering with PPSD.
It’s difficult to know who to turn to when your feelings have become negative or unusual. At Pall Mall you can book an appointment with one of our Consultant Psychiatrists to discuss how you’re feeling.
Our Consultant Psychiatrists are qualified doctors with years of specialist training, they have a deep understanding of physical and mental health and how they affect each other. Our Consultant Psychiatrists can diagnose a wide range of mental health conditions, prescribe medication and recommend the best approach and treatment.
To book an initial consultation with one of our psychiatrists call 0161 394 0319 to speak to a member of the team or use our online enquiry form.
The 50-minute appointment costs £395 and is an opportunity to look into the symptoms that you’re having to see how long you’ve been suffering from them and what might have led to them coming on.
You can talk about all the different factors, which could have led to the feelings you are currently having. Your psychiatrist will diagnose your condition and prescribe the most appropriate medication.
You can read more about our psychiatric consultation appointments on our website.
