Dr. Jaw's definitions

Quarantine Neurosis

A mild mental health condition caused by sheltering in place for a month or more due to a pandemic. Signs are a partial loss of reality and difficulty interacting with others even with social distancing. Can progress to psychosis with continued isolation.

Zach has been sheltering place for so long that he is easily agitated. He is suffering from quarantine neurosis.

by Dr. Jaw May 6, 2020