Fajar Ruddin
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Telemental health services during COVID-19 outbreak in Saudi Arabia Fajar Ruddin; Sami Saeed Alzahrani
Asian Journal of Islamic Psychology Volume 1 Issue 1 January 2024
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ajip.v1i1.3712

Abstract

COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by WHO, brings up many problems. Telemental health comes as a solution to mental problems that are difficult to deal with because of social and physical distancing policies. This study aims to describe the telemental health services in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 outbreak. This paper outlines the general approach Saudi Arabia has taken in delivering public mental health services. It describes several key areas of work: medical staff, COVID-19 patients and their families, and individuals who feel anxious due to COVID-19. A description of the program that Saudi Arabia has produced is described, which targeted various groups with various methods. The program from Saudi Arabia may assist in informing public mental health services during COVID-19 or other crises that other government agencies could consider adopting. There is limited published information on this topic in Saudi Arabia. This paper gives a piece of detailed information on mental health services during the COVID-19 outbreak.