ISO 9001:2015

A STUDY OF IMPACT OF COVID 19 LOCKDOWN ON MENTAL WELL BEING OF INDIANS-DEPRESSION, STRESS AND ANXIETY

Lavina Khilnani

Covid-19 has wreaked havoc on people all over the world. It has caused considerable harm to people mental wellbeing, in addition to the obvious physical ailments in infected instances. To restrict and curb the spread of the virus, India, like other countries, enacted a nationwide shutdown. The current study aims to investigate psychological distress among Indian residents during the lockdown. The study was conducted on 200 people and was asked to fill a survey that included questions about depression, anxiety, stress, and family wealth. The findings revealed that persons who do not have enough resources to keep the lockdown going are the ones who are most impacted, and also that family wealth is inversely connected with stress, worry, and sadness. Students and healthcare workers were associated with greater levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than other professions. Given the current scenario, mental health professionals' stress, anxiety, and sadness levels were found to be within normal ranges, demonstrating their ability to remain normal in the face of adversity. This study will help the mental health specialists to aid policymakers and other authorities in overcoming psychological concerns associated to Covid-19.

 

Keywords: Anxiety, Stress, Covid-19, Corona Virus, Depression, Students, Mental Health.


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