Outbreak of Covid-19 and its Impact on Public and Mental Health on Dulahipur Village, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos around the globe. In this global humanitarian crisis, mental health issues have been reported all over the world. The psychosocial implications of this outbreak might have its presence than the infection itself. Furthermore, when scarce resources are dedicated to controlling the pandemic, mental health issues and their treatment usually takes a backseat. With specific attention to the Indian context, thisstudy aims to examine the prevalent public and mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report also explores the impact of this unprecedented environment on the mental health of individuals and communities in its current magnitude. It also sought to comprehend the permanent and temporary changes that transpired in the lives of villagers post the pandemic due to the problems faced. The study concludes by stating that unemployment was the foremost cause of mental stress, and in the current scenario, there is a requirement for real-time monitoring of mental health issues across the population at-risk groups. Marginalized sections of the society, including the elderly, undocumented migrants, and homeless persons, should be given priority, and extra effort should be made to obstruct their deteriorated mental health conditions due to this pandemic.