Pandemic

The COVID Pandemic (Distinguishing Between Care & Coercion)

The COVID Pandemic (Distinguishing Between Care & Coercion)

Being a mental health practitioner has given me the opportunity to hear many personal stories from individuals, couples, and families regarding life in the age of the COVID pandemic. These important stories reflect the various fears, struggles, and concerns regarding the virus itself, while shedding light on how people have been impacted by the way the pandemic has been handled socially and politically. This article examines this latter notion by considering the distinction between care and coercion.