Written by Stylianou Neophytos, Gregoria Samouti, George Samoutis
International Institute for Compassionate Care, Nicosia, Cyprus

Our study identified a mental health burden of the Cypriot population, especially the younger age groups. As part of the preparedness for situations as the one we are experiencing and the future impact the pandemic may have on society, interventions should be focused on vulnerable groups of the population to alleviate the psychosocial effects.