Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Indians in Times of Covid-19 Lockdown.
Community Ment Health J
; 57(1): 42-48, 2021 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1064538
ABSTRACT
Covid-19 has caused significant distress around the globe. Apart from the evident physical symptoms in infected cases, it has caused serious damage to public mental health. India, like other countries, implemented a nationwide lockdown to contain and curb the transmission of the virus. The current research is an attempt to explore psychological distress among people residing in India during the lockdown. Four hundred and three participants were asked to complete a questionnaire with questions around symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and family affluence. The results indicated that people who do not have enough supplies to sustain the lockdown were most affected, and family affluence was found to be negatively correlated with stress, anxiety, and depression. Among different professions, students and healthcare professionals were found to experience stress, anxiety, and depression more than others. Despite the current situation, stress, anxiety, and depression were found to be in normal ranges for mental health professionals highlighting their capabilities to remain normal in times of distress. Policymakers and other authorities may take the assistance of mental health professionals to help overcome psychological issues related to Covid-19.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Anxiety
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Anxiety Disorders
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Stress, Psychological
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Depression
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Psychological Distress
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Community Ment Health J
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S10597-020-00664-x
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