COVID-19 Pandemic and the Mental Well-Being of Parents: The Kenyan Perspective

Abstract

COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. This pandemic has proven deadly to people who are infected, it is highly infectious and spreads through contact with infected individuals. Best practice world over is to test, isolate and treat. This disease has had tremendous and profound effects globally. Due to epidemiology of Covid-19, several measures have been put in place to curb the spread of the disease. This paper is highly relevant at this distressing time. Specifically, it addresses anxiety disorders that can develop or can be exacerbated by the various measures that governments world over have taken to curb the spread of the pandemic. In addition, the important role that counsellors need to play in order to help restore normalcy, mental health, and psychological wellbeing is also highlighted.