Dipak Nandi M.D, Psychiatrist - Mental Health Issues in COVID-19

As feeling socially attached is the basic or the primary fundamental need of almost every human being. However, for this outburst of corona virus pandemic, with dozens of countries announcing of confinement upon people of self-isolation or staying at home for months now; have risen many mental health issues. This not only starts with severe cases of anxiety but cases of depression, drug usage etc are further been noticed. In fact, this prolonged isolation will only make the mental illness even more critical.

A recent survey which was conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation in the last month itself stated that about a third of Americans say the corona virus has caused mental problems. Of which, 14% reported are being concerned about how the virus is having a depressing influence or reshaping negatively their day to day work life and mental well being.

Dipak Nandi M.D, a renowned Psychiatrist while working on the corona virus patient & providing mental health treatment said to have encounter at least two to three new cases of corona virus aftermath every day. In fact, in a discussion with Vibhuti Jha, has said to experience a steep hike in his patient list with the symptoms of severe depression, anxiety and drug abuse; while the root cause being the corona virus crisis.

As both the physical and mental health is equally important to fight this crisis time of corona virus outbreak, the Psychiatrist Dipak Nandi, however, suggested getting help from the telemedicineplat form; as it is considered to be the perfect solution at this time of crisis.

Why telemedicine platform is the perfect solution in this crisis time of corona virus pandemic?

Even after taking precautions like social distancing and traveling ban from 31st of January 2020 itself by the President Donald Trump, the contagious virus is still spreading; affecting about more than 2 million people still date. This is why in order to “flatten the curve” of the spread of contagious corona virus has catapulted the use of telemedicine. Being a critical platform in conducting physicians and patients encounter through the help of telephone or video conferences during the current pandemic, telemedicine is the perfect solution.

Catering to all the physical and mental illness, especially as many patients are currently experiencing increased levels of stress and anxiety. Telemedicine is a platform that restricts additional decomposition and avoiding possible consequences like suicide attempts, emergency department visits etc that strains health care resources. In fact, it is the telemedicine platform is rising as important alternative, since traditional appointments both risk the transmission of the contagious corona virus and use personal protective equipment that is in dire shortage.

Improving the patient’s experience, increasing access to health and mental care and reduction the waiting time as well as the health care costs, telemedicine platform is the one-stop destination.