Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health: A Discussion with Dr. Shila Patel

Dr. Shila Patel discussed the pandemic's impact on mental health, emphasizing increased anxiety, depression, and societal fracturing due to social isolation. She highlighted the effects on children and older men specifically. Dr. Patel attributed increased anxiety, depression, and societal fracturing due to social isolation to the pandemic. She noted these issues particularly affected children and older men. Additionally, she linked rising depression among men aged 30-45 to evolving gender roles. She also stated that men aged 30-45 were experiencing rising depression.