A Narrative Analysis of Mental Health Effects during Coronavirus Pandemic (Covid-19)
- 1. Department of Health and Physical Education, Butwal Multiple Campus, Nepal
Abstract
This study explores significant global evidence of major health crisis potential impacts and the factors influencing the mental health outcomes among the
population during the pandemic of COVID-19. Preparation measures for a COVID-19 focus on rapid quarantine of social isolation and economic concerns have
risen metal health considerations that become an integrated part of the pandemic outbreak. Its pandemic is covered around 212 countries. The USA is in highest
position of death case100,572 up to 5/27/2020. This created a lot of strain and fear; fear of falling ill and dying of being infected leading to heightened
levels of insurmountable psychological pressure. This scrutiny attempt to assess the widespread outbreaks of COVID-19 on mental health professionals,
healthcare workers and general population in association with adverse mental health sequelae like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depressive symptoms,
insomnia, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, suicidal behavior, delirium, psychosis, harmful alcohol consumption, and drug use. There is a need
for more evocative exploration to intensify awareness to address the potential psychological and behavioral risks that will remain elevated as long as the
COVID-19 pandemic continues in the community. In conclusion, incessant surveillance of the subsyndromal mental health problems for outbreaks should be part
of galvanized global action during the quarantine.