Stalled Vacations Aggravate Mental Disorder Issues Among Travellers

Staying at home due to government proposed travel bans has severely affected travellers all over the world. Dire need of social isolation has led to mental disorder issues in many people. Based on a trend index firm — Amex Trendex, nearly half of the global population has mentioned feeling both anxious and stressed due to the inability to travel in recent times.

Travelling is definitely the top most activity that people are missing at the moment. Even though most places have now resumed international travelling, travellers continue to remain hesitant amid rising concerns over Covid-19 cases. Others do not wish to be quarantined even for a few days on holiday, which in turn leads to cancellation of plans.

Also, clashes among families have significantly increased in recent times. The problem is even more severe in the cases of traveller families, who have now started experiencing mental disorder issues, including high levels of anxiety and stress. Despite spending most of their time with families, travellers wish to go for future trips with their close knit circle.

Mental disorder issues have become common among business travellers. This is mainly because work related behavioural issues are leading causes of depression, followed by stress and anxiety. Long working hours while travelling are often considered primary reason for a disturbed mind. Since most organisations do not have adequate resources to offer mental health support to their employees, the current times can be quite challenging.

The situation has been quite disturbing specially for travel-related businesses who have been subject to a complete downhill over the past few months. In a recent virtual conference, travel agency — ‘Travel Counsellors’ recognised how global travel counsellors have come together to show care and support to their customers. For acknowledging a host of ‘TC Heroes’ who have taken good care of their customers, the firm also staged a virtual evening bash for boosting morale.

Speaking at the event, the firm’s Regional Managing Director — Kaylene Shuttlewood said, “Whilst we would have loved the opportunity to get together in person to celebrate the achievements of our business owners, colleagues and travel partners at what has always been the annual highlight of the Travel Counsellors calendar, our virtual conference ensures our people still have the chance to connect together and look forward to the future, highlighting the tools, technology and community support in place to continue to grow successful businesses”. Gestures like these are important to boost morale of those working in the travelling industry specially under the given circumstances.

Since travellers are used to shifting landscapes, vibrant lanes and crowded cities, becoming victims of loneliness and emotional detachment are some of the common mental disorder issues these days. Besides dealing with the uncertainty around the launch of vaccine, travellers have to constantly keep their anxiety issues at bay. Although the situation is tough at the moment, it is best to hang in there and hope for better times ahead!