There is a further essential element to understanding the source of covid mental health with human givens needs and how they all fit together. It is all about balance.
It’s impossible to feel completely safe and attempts to do so will seriously damage our capacity to achieve other needs. Yes, you can in theory live entirely in the safety of your home and never venture out. But, this will erode and diminish your capacity to work well and productively and connect healthily in your community.
The same is true for control. The human need for control is about volition. This means being able to make choices and so make a difference. And for this, your emotions must be heard and be moderate and under your control, at least most of the time.
But it is also about dealing with change, risk and uncertainty and not doing so by retreating into complete protection or control freakish rage.