The Dilemma of Isolation and Emotional Turmoil: the After Effects of the Pandemic
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Novel Corona Virus Disease popularly known as the COVID 19, has had a significant impact on the lives of people around the world after crossing borders from China. It not only took the life of millions of people but also imparted mental disorders among the population. The phenomenon has led to massive reaction of the public, the news channels providing the live updates has raised the anxiety level of the people by several times, leading to numerous mental health issues among a diverse population. Thus, the paper aims to identify the long-term effects of the pandemic on the population of the world. For the purpose, both primary and secondary sources of data collection were used relying more upon the secondary method. Then a detailed discussion was carried out on the basis of the collected data, and finally the matter has been concluded and constructive recommendation has to improve the mental state of the people in India and globally.
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