Effect Of COVID-19 on The Mental Health of Young Adults in India
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https://doi.org/10.46977/apjmt.2022v02i03.003Keywords:
COVID-19, Coronavirus, Mental Health, Young Adults, Mental Health in IndiaAbstract
Background: COVID-19 pandemic is devasting for human health. Apart from physical health COVID-19 has affected mental health also. This study examines how COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health especially in young adults in India.
Methods: A one-time Online Questionnaire Survey was completed between the age of 18 to 30 years and form was randomly circulated across India (with the help of friends and family).
Results: Overall, three-fourth of participants were worried about the COVID-19 pandemic where female had more fear, sadness and nightmares than male. Also, mental health is stigma in our society.
Conclusion: Findings highlight the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of young adults in India.
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