Abstract:
In January 2020, the world faced an outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). Evidence of high human-to-human transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 has made social isolation
the best preventive measure to avoid the spread of COVID-19 [35]. This pandemic is substantially affecting lifestyles, healthcare systems national and global economies. Social isolation is often an unpleasant experience that may have negative effects on mental
health [14]. It has been suggested that, until quarantine ends, self-isolation is likely to cause psychological and emotional symptoms [70], changes in mood and altered
sleep or eating patterns [52], worsening of chronic health conditions, weight gain and increased use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs.
