As a prominent stressor with the attribution of the unknown, unpredictable, and life-threatening, a pandemic causes a strong adaptive response in all people. The COVID-19 pandemic encompasses the risk of infection and the psychological, social, and economic effects of quarantine, self-isolation, and countermeasures, all of which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable in society. Few empirical studies related to the pandemic report a higher prevalence of mental health problems among women compared to men. In many countries, during the pandemic, women are vulnerable in one or more areas, which is worrying and threatens their mental health. In my master's thesis, I focus on women with pre-existing mental health problems who are regular users of non-governmental organizations in the field of mental health. I am interested in how the COVID-19 pandemic and the stress it brings generally affects their well-being, lifestyle habits and psychiatric examinations, and psychological help.
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