T his study describes a brief history of the spread of coronavirus, listing the disease's main characteristics.The decisions made by the Colombian government are presented, as there have been progressively more cases of infection, death and recovery, in addition to the stigmatisation that the medical personnel who are treating COVID-19 patients have experienced from some people in Colombia.Issues related to intra-family and domestic partner violence occurring in Colombia because of the quarantine processes are also addressed.Early stress studies in general population and medical professionals.The lines of work being implemented by the Colombian Association of Psychology (COLPSIC, for its Spanish acronym) for psychological help towards the affected population are described.Finally, psychological intervention initiatives that are important to implement for mental well-being are discussed. CORONAVIRUSSevere acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2), coronavirus, originated in bats and was transmitted to humans through unknown intermediary animals in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 [1].The disease is transmitted through the process of inhalation or by coming into contact with infected droplets, and the incubation period ranges from 2 to 14 days.Many people are asymptomatic.The fatality rate is estimated to be 2-3% [2].Symptoms usually include fever, cough, and sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue and general discomfort, among others.The effects of the disease are mild in most people.In some (generally the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions), it can progress to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction [3].According to Report by the World Health Organization on coronavirus COVID-19, 24 092 709 cases of this virus and 824 194 deaths have been confirmed.This situation exposes a serious global problem that has had profound repercussions on the health of human beings, because in addition to all the medical implications it entails, the measures taken to prevent possible outbreaks that would exceed the health system's capacity to respond result in drastic changes to everyone's lifestyle.Preventive isolation, as well as the constant threat to the survival of the human race, leads people to experience extreme emotional states that can seriously affect their mental and emotional health.