The COVID-19 virus has had a significant impact on mental health, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. This literature review aims to investigate the impact of pandemics on mental health and identify effective interventions to meet mental health needs during the pandemic. Many studies have revealed that the epidemic negatively affects mental health. Xiong et al. (2020) found that the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the population in China increased significantly during the COVID-19 epidemic compared to before the epidemic. Similarly, Wang et al. (2020) found that the pandemic had a significant impact on mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. However, some studies have also shown positive results such as increased strength and subsequent growth (Mehta et al., 2020; Asmundson and Taylor, 2020). Current interventions to address the psychological impact of the epidemic are effective in improving mental health. Online support groups can be effective in providing social support, which is important for mental health. Although these interventions are useful, many difficulties have been encountered in implementation. Not everyone has access to the tools needed for online intervention, and some people may be reluctant to seek mental health treatment online. Additionally, the lack of mental health professionals and resources in some areas may hinder access to mental health services. Future research should focus on the development and evaluation of interventions that address the mental health needs of vulnerable groups, such as care workers, healthy people, the elderly, and people with pre-existing mental health conditions. In addition to traditional interventions, technology can play an important role in accessing mental health services. Digital interventions, such as mobile apps and teletherapy, can provide personalized mental health care while reducing the risk of infection.

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