Abstract

This paper explores the two major preventive concepts of the unpredictable life-threatening viral infection caused by Coronavirus that is ravaging the entire world from the beginning of the year 2020, as it pertains to mental health. Through scientific consultations, the expectation is that effective vaccine for the Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) may not come into the market this year. Two (among others) preventive measures, namely Social Distancing and Quarantine are suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO). Using the principle of explorative research, this study established the flipside of quarantine and social distancing from the metal health perspective. It was discovered that there is a relationship between a long period of self-isolation and a high probability of concerned persons having anxiety, stress, and depression, which gradually leads to mental and emotional health issues. Consequently, mental health affects the overall health and affects how we handle different situations during the Covid-19 pandemic. By considering this important matter, this article recommended different ways to improve mental health during the pandemic in the quest to keep oneself away from psychological issues arising due to the Covid-19 situation.

Highlights

  • The COVID-19 virus is a newly discovered virus belonging to the same family of SARS; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome viruses, as well as a couple of common cold viruses

  • With no cure or vaccine yet to be developed for COVID-19, the best way to prevent this highly contagious disease and limit its spread among the people is by observing social distancing

  • As the world is suffering from physical and mental health problems, we should take care of our family and friends balancing with your mental health because mental health presents the overall health and affects how we handle different situations Covid-19

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Introduction

The COVID-19 virus is a newly discovered virus belonging to the same family of SARS; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome viruses, as well as a couple of common cold viruses. On 11th March 2020, WHO announced the emergence of COVID-19 as a pandemic. Following this declaration, the world is faced with lockdown for which everyone is expected to stay indoors, alongside the fact that all educational institutes, recreational places, and malls are closed. With no cure or vaccine yet to be developed for COVID-19, the best way to prevent this highly contagious disease and limit its spread among the people is by observing social distancing. Maintaining social distancing away from friends and social life has created lots of disturbance in man’s daily routine. This is because movements are restricted, and is affecting both the physical and mental health adversely [1]. Seek to explore various lifestyle adjustments necessary to help keep mental health stable during this pandemic

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