NEW DELHI: A group of mental health professionals have cautioned media against indiscreet use of disturbing images of Covid victims and their grieving family members, saying it has a serious impact on those watching it in the confines of their homes.
Recognising the importance of factual reporting in the midst of the pandemic, the group, however, advised restraint in the interest of the mental health of a large section of the population which is already faced with severe disruptions in normal life. “We are saying that hysteria and panic-inducing coverage should be avoided,” the mental health professionals said in an open letter to the media.