Author:
Jina-Pettersen Nourredine
Abstract
Covid-19 related public health measures have justified increased experiential avoidance, providing short-lived decreases in distress during the pandemic. This article discusses how promoting social engagement allows for a smoother transition to the post-pandemic period where such avoidance behaviours are no longer warranted.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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