A hotel room on Mars: quarantine and the psychological view from the virtual front line. (December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Modini, Matthew; Vrklevski, Lil
• Is Part Of: Australasian psychiatry. Volume 28:Number 6(2020:Dec.)
• Page Start: 624
• Page End: 626
• Publication Date: 2020-12
• Subjects: quarantine -- isolation -- mental illness -- COVID-19 -- coronavirus; Psychiatry -- Australasia -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/1039856220956465
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1039-8562

Abstract

Objective: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the implementation of quarantine for returning travellers and the effect this has on people's mental health has become a topical issue. This article briefly describes the historical context of quarantine, research around its impact on people's well-being, and the experiences of a clinical psychologist providing support to people in quarantine. Conclusions: Mental health professionals are in a unique position to assist people in quarantine, both in terms of counselling and ongoing research.