Sean is a fact checker and researcher with experience in sociology and field research. When dealing with something like COVID-19, much of the focus is on the prevention and treatment of the disease.
The immediate effects are of the utmost concern, but it's also important to consider the longer-term collective trauma of the pandemic.
Collective trauma refers to the psychological upheaval that is shared by a group of people who all experience an event. This type of trauma can affect groups of people of any size, including entire nations or societies.
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