Before the outbreak of the Covid-19 health crisis<\/strong>, mental health was a topic that was rarely discussed, garnering little attention. But after years of living with daily doses of uncertainty<\/strong>, stress, anxiety and fear, mental health is now at the centre of public debate. As Cinthya Molina, psychologist at SHA, tells us, \u201cwe are increasingly aware of how important good mental health<\/strong> is<\/strong> and we talk more openly and naturally about it, without the embarrassment, shame or prejudice with which it was approached in the past\u201d.<\/p>\n One of the most critical moments that had the greatest impact on mental health came on 15 March 2020, the day the lockdown<\/strong> began in Spain. As the doctor explains, \u201cin most cases, the lockdown had an extremely negative effect. Because not only were we living in chaotic and uncertain times, but there was also social isolation<\/strong>, fear of infection, loss of loved ones, work and economic issues… It was a terrible scenario. All these circumstances acted as the perfect trigger<\/strong> for people with certain vulnerabilities or a predisposition to mental illness<\/strong> to develop different types of disorders, as well as aggravating the symptoms of patients with previous conditions. Moreover, there was also a lack of resources<\/strong> to deal with mental health issues in the midst of a health crisis. On the other hand, for a small part of the population, lockdown was a much-needed break<\/strong> that allowed them to spend quality time alone or with their families\u201d.<\/p>\n