THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOSOMATIC ILLNESSES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF SOCIETY AFTER THE COVID PANDEMIC – 19

Abstract

Introduction: Psychosomatic illnesses are conditions in which psychological factors significantly influence the development and progression of physical illnesses. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its context of social isolation and uncertainty, has brought to light an increase in psychosomatic illnesses, highlighting the complex interconnection between mental and physical health. Objective: The general objective of this study is to identify the relationship between mental disorders and post-pandemic social isolation. Methodology: This is a systematic literature review. For inclusion, the following criteria were used: articles published between 2019 and 2024, articles written in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Results: The results indicate that the social isolation imposed by the pandemic, associated with economic uncertainty and fear of contagion, led to a significant increase in psychosomatic disorders, such as panic attacks, anxiety, and depression. Conclusion: there is an urgent need to develop prevention and treatment strategies for psychosomatic illnesses, emphasizing the importance of humanized and multidisciplinary approaches.