Lockdown of the Human Mind
The last time humanity experienced a plague on par with the magnitude of COVID-19 was in 1968 when the A(H3H2) virus . Almost every factor that plays into day-to-day life is vastly different between the two time periods. Since the rise of social media, people have been more aware of events and social welfare on a global scale. There are a plethora of dynamics that the pandemic has brought about, from those that became recluse to the world, to the corporations that capitalize on the state of events, to the voices that call out to reach out and stay connected to unite humanity in an attempt to move forward together. It is to also be noted that the outbreak did not stop the progress of various social movements and industries which had their own impacts on the global population. This includes the awareness of mental health and methods of assistance from those that are struggling in that area. The damage that the pandemic has caused in reg...