Abstract: Various measures have been taken in order to control the spread of the novel Corona Virus infection in India, most importantly nationwide lockdown was declared. As a result of corona virus disease, an acute psychological distress rapidly occurred among people throughout the world. The acute psychological stress disorder was due to the quarantine that people have experienced during the lockdown. Those persons who are affected by the virus always have the fears about their health and their family members. When the patients are isolated, they encounter loneliness and boredom that affects them physically as well as mentally. Pervasive loneliness has a significant association with the increased depression and suicidal behavior of individuals
Keywords: Corona virus, Lockdown, Psychological distress, Quarantine, Loneliness, Isolation
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