The coronavirus is known to be extremely multifaceted, in the sense that it is able to attack different organs in the human body the lungs, liver, kidneys and even the heart. However, there is another organ that the virus attacks silently, but the effects of this are most often not visible: the human mind, and that too with extremely debilitating consequences. Several reports in the past few months have highlighted a range of mental health issues stemming from the virus.
The WHO states that the lockdown(s) imposed in several countries, including India, have induced social isolation, fear, stress and anxiety in many older adults, care providers and people with underlying health conditions. Concomitant financial distress and loss of livelihoods during this period have aggravated the aforementioned issues.