Mental Health Implications of COVID-19 in India

Having affected more than 10 million individuals globally, novel Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has imparted detrimental effects on all walks of life, including mental health. India, for the first time in its history, has witnessed more than 75 day of being under lockdown to keep hold of this pandemic, which is increasing by the rate of >25,000 cases per day. There has been critical impact of this on psychological well-being of general population due to heightened fear, isolation and information overload. This review article summarizes the interplay of COVID- 19 and these factors and how it has affected mental health of special groups of Indian population those under lockdown, women, elderly, internal migrants, youth and those dealing with psychiatric illnesses.