02.26.15
An "Epidemic Within an Outbreak:" The Mental Health Consequences of Infectious Disease Epidemics
Most infectious disease epidemics target the body, and thus epidemic response focuses on preventing the spread of infection and attempting to heal those who have become ill. However, even where pathogenesis disregards the brain, an epidemic can still sicken the mind. A silent epidemic of mental illness often accompanies outbreaks of infectious disease. Here […]
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