Title: Mental Health effects during Covid 19
Authors: Rachit Naik, Komal Gond, Sachin Patil.
Introduction :
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted mental health worldwide, causing increased anxiety, depression, and stress. Lockdowns, social isolation, and uncertainty about the virus contributed to feelings of fear and loneliness. Healthcare workers faced burnout, while those with pre-existing mental health conditions saw their struggles worsen. The pandemic also highlighted gaps in mental health resources and increased stigma. Addressing these effects is crucial for long-term recovery and support.
Objective:
The objective is to explore the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on increased anxiety, depression, and stress caused by isolation and uncertainty. It also aims to assess the effects on vulnerable groups, like healthcare workers and those with existing mental health conditions, while highlighting challenges in accessing care and the role of stigma. The goal is to recommend strategies for improving mental health support and resources in future crises.
Literature Review :
Xiong et al. (2020) found that prevalence rates of anxiety and depression significantly increased, with frontline workers, COVID-19 patients, and individuals with pre-existing conditions being at higher risk.
Dr. Ravi Philip Rajkumar (2020) reported a global surge in mental health disorders, attributing it to fear of infection, economic uncertainty, and prolonged lockdowns.
Data Collection :
Q1: I faced mental health problem during COVID 19.
Q2: I struggle with loneliness in lockdown.
Q3: I had mood swings in lockdown.
Q4: I felt Anxiety and depression in isolation.
Q5: I lost my motivation during COVID 19.
Data Analysis:
|
Data Analysis |
Q1 |
Q2 |
Q3 |
Q4 |
Q5 |
|
Mean |
3.20 |
3.03 |
3.02 |
2.81 |
2.99 |
|
Standard Deviation |
1.39 |
1.41 |
1.39 |
1.38 |
1.35 |
|
Standard Error |
0.14 |
0.14 |
0.14 |
0.14 |
0.14 |
|
Z |
1.44 |
0.21 |
0.14 |
-1.37 |
-0.07 |
|
Result |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Conclusion:
1. Not everyone but some of the people face mental health problem during covid 19.
2. Not everyone but some of the people struggle with loneliness in lockdown.
3. Not everyone but some of the people have mood swings in lockdown.
4. Not everyone but some of the people felt anxiety and depression in isolation.
5. Not everyone but some of the people lost their motivation during covid 19.
References:
Xiong et al. “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health in the General Population: A Systematic Review,” which was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in (2020)
Dr. Ravi Philip Rajkumar has co-edited the book Linking Neuroscience and “Behaviour in COVID-19”, published on August 13, (2024).