Growing Impact Of Coronavirus.
Coronavirus is real and its impact is growing.
How concerned should we be about the chance of infections? panic is not the answer. We overreact. We suspect that we might already be infected. We prepare for the worst. Irrational impulses drown out level-headed thinking. In fact, there is a lot of psychological research to explain how and why this happens. Below are three cognitive biases that make us perceive the threat of Coronavirus as worse than it actually is..
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In fact, there is a lot of psychological research to explain how and why this happens. Below are three cognitive biases that make us perceive the threat of Coronavirus as worse than it actually is
1: Things that are easily imagined are judged as more likely to happen.
2: Intuition is mostly a blessing. In cases like these, it can be a curse.
3: Existential threats often receive more attention than they deserve.
What you can do
When you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance. Make a list of:
Your symptoms, including any that seem unrelated to the reason for your appointment
Your recent travels, including any international travels
Key personal information, including major stresses, recent life changes and family medical history
All medications, vitamins or other supplements you take, including the doses
Dr Anshul Mahajan
Consultant psychiatrist