Damir Huremović

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors outline some of the most notable outbreaks of infectious diseases that took place in human history and are relevant for a better understanding of the rest of the material.

TL;DR: Taking psychological aspects of social distance into account when planning and implementing social distancing and taking measures to reduce perceived isolation and to address uncertainties may pay off short-term, by motivating participation and enhancing adherence, as well as long-term by lowering the incidence of PTSD, anxiety, depression, or substance abuse as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: This chapter provides a review of the psychiatric approach to major diagnostic entities that may require special attention during the isolation and quarantine and discusses the unique features of some populations, such as children, adolescents, pregnant women, postpartum patients, and patients with cognitive disorders.

TL;DR: There are similarities in the perception of mental illness and infectious diseases, resulting in the public stigma that has shrouded both throughout centuries, to the point that, possibly, unconscious bias may have resulted in the lack of interest in pandemic outbreaks on the part of psychiatry as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: Several preparatory measures can be instituted to reduce posttraumatic sequelae, and they include providing clear guidelines and expectations, maintaining open communication, and offering appropriate logistical support, peer, and spiritual counseling, as well as psychological counseling, where indicated.