PETALING JAYA: Besides depression, the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic has brought heightened anxiety and a marked increase of violent domestic behaviours into the lives of Malaysians, says a mental health expert.
Assoc Prof Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan said an augmented case of anxiety is being seen among Malaysians, as they worry about a plethora of things including catching the virus, maintaining self hygiene and managing social situations in the new normal, all the while feeling isolated.
The Taylor’s University Bachelor of Psychology and Centre for Human Excellence and Development (CHED) director said people's anxiety about the pandemic, which has been ongoing for over a year, is also spilling into the way they now socialise and mix with others.