The Consequences of Covid-19 on Youth Mental Health

During epidemics, the quantity of individuals whose emotional well-being is influenced will in general be more noteworthy than the quantity of individuals influenced by the disease. Previous disasters have demonstrated that the mental health consequences can last longer and have a higher incidence than the pandemic itself, and that the psychological and economic consequences can be incalculable when considered in diverse situations. The COVID-19 pandemic has ramifications in other areas as well, including family organisation, school, company, and public place closures, changes in work routines, and isolation, which can lead to emotions of helplessness and abandonment. Furthermore, the economic and societal ramifications of such a large-scale catastrophe may exacerbate insecurity. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have brought about a sense of fear and anxiety around the globe. This phenomenon has led to short-term as well as long-term psychosocial and mental health implications, especially among the youths. Many vulnerability factors, such like developmental age, educational status, pre-existing mental health disorders, being impoverished, or being confined due to infection or fear of infection, determine the quality and extent of the impact upon youths. An attempt has been made in this paper to study the mental health aspects of the youths impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study will try to find out the various impact on the mental health of the youths, its root causes along with some suggestive measures to get rid of such mental illness. It will be qualitative research in nature. Data will be collected from 25 youth who are students through telephonic interviews using an interview schedule