World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 «outbreak a public health emergency of international concern», characterized it as a pandemic in order to emphasize the gravity of the situation and urged to take actions in detecting the infection and preventing its spread. The article considers the issues related to the occurrence of fear, depression, and stigmatization, analyses the causes of these phenomena, and identifies practical solutions for addressing mental health issues related by the precipitate coronavirus (COVID-19 Pandemic). During the quarantine, taking care of your mental health is essential more than ever, as one needs to remain calm, not stressed, and promote a positive well-being. Fear and self-stigmatization in both long-term and brief periods of isolation and loneliness can have negative consequences on both physical and mental well-being. Stigma can also create mental distress following the quarantine. Social and emotional support should be given to family members by mental health professionals. In addition, the author concludes that in order to maintain the mental health, it is necessary to examine the unique contribution of the salience of positive aspect stigma. A number of concrete scientific and organizational approaches to improve the actual situation were proposed.
Keywords: COVID-19 Pandemic; depression; mental health; quality-of-life; social and emotional support; stigma.