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Indians vs.COVID-19: The scenario of mental health

Authors

  • Surbhi Sharma aSchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
  • Aayushi Kundu bSchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Affiliate Faculty—TIET-Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
  • Soumen Basu bSchool of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Affiliate Faculty—TIET-Virginia Tech Center of Excellence in Emerging Materials, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Patiala, 147004, India
  • Nagaraj Shetti cCenter for Electrochemical Science and Materials, Department of Chemistry, K.L.E. Institute of Technology, Hubballi, 580 027, Karnataka, India
  • Tejraj Aminabhavi dDepartment of Pharmaceutics, SET's College of Pharmacy, Dharwad, 580 002, Karnataka, India

Keywords:

COVID-19, Mental illness, India, Lockdown

Abstract

The fight with COVID-19 pandemic seems nowhere near the end and is extremely daunting. An upsurge in cases of mental illness in India post the pandemic is a clear indicator of its scary impact. The situation of lockdown is causing the feeling of distress, agitation and helplessness among the people. Healthcare workers, poverty-stricken people, elderly, kids and persons with some pre-existing medical condition are more vulnerable to anxiety currently. Practicing a healthy lifestyle; yoga, meditation, avoiding reading too much about the pandemic and being with family are the ways to assuage stress. Keywords: COVID-19, Mental illness, India, Lockdown

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