Ventriglio, ABellomo, AJoseph, SJBhugra, D.2023-07-142023-07-142021-06Ventriglio A, Bellomo A, Joseph SJ, Bhugra D.. Post-outbreak psychosocial “needs” of the public in the COVID-19 era. Open Journal of Psychiatry & Allied Sciences. 2021 Jun; 12(1): 62-642394-20612394-2053http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/218379The current pandemic has caused a major impact on lives of people all over the globe. Understanding the psychosocial needs of the public and the key defense mechanisms used during this time, is essential to deal with the repercussions of this unprecedented global disaster. This would help in addressing psychological issues and managing them effectively, before it becomes too late for recovery and rehabilitation.PandemicsPsychological DistressCoronavirusGlobal Health.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, ItalyDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, ItalyDepartment of Psychiatry, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, Sikkim, IndiaInstitute of Psychiatry, King’s College, London, United Kingdom