Abstract
Dear Sir,
There is now widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia. However, our patients are exposed to media regarding vaccine hesitancy and misinformation about COVID-19. Therefore, practical medical advice regarding COVID-19 protective measures and vaccination is crucial. Psychiatrists can provide essential advice for people with serious mental illness, for whom, due to their increased risks of morbidity and mortality, vaccination is a priority. Behavioural science research shows promoting cooperative behaviour to act for the common good is effective to increase uptake of protective measures...
There is now widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia. However, our patients are exposed to media regarding vaccine hesitancy and misinformation about COVID-19. Therefore, practical medical advice regarding COVID-19 protective measures and vaccination is crucial. Psychiatrists can provide essential advice for people with serious mental illness, for whom, due to their increased risks of morbidity and mortality, vaccination is a priority. Behavioural science research shows promoting cooperative behaviour to act for the common good is effective to increase uptake of protective measures...
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 409 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Australasian Psychiatry |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2022 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Vaccine hesitancy
- Misinformation
- Mental Health
- Psychiatry
