Dipak Nandi M.D Psychiatrist - Say on Coronavirus Repercussion

Today according to the situation report by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of peoples been affected with corona virus is only seen increasing. As globally, about 2 954 222 corona virus positive confirmed cases have already been recorded. While 202 597 claimed deaths due to the same virus.

In fact, in America, about 9, 60,916 people have been affected by while 49170 confirmed death was reported even though President Trump has secured a traveling ban long back from the 31st of January itself. Especially in places like New York with more number of infected people have been noticed than places like Miami where there are hardly any cases.

Changing the entire dimension of the world economy and how the healthcare sector work, corona virus has not only affected people’s physical health but has also taken a toll on people’s mental health too.

In an online discussion in ‘Frankly speaking with Vibhuti Jha, Dipak Nandi M.D, a renowned psychiatrist and entrepreneur, who is currently working on the corona virus patient & providing mental health treatment said to experience an increase or in that case, seen a steep rise in patients with mental illness especially anxiety and in cases of depression since the corona virus outbreak.

Being overwhelmed with the uncertainty from the effect of corona virus pandemic, people especially suffering from severe anxiety and severe depression are seen ending up with a lot of drug usage. Completely changing the entire picture of the healthcare industry, it is not only the people serving on the healthcare domain that is facing burnout and mental health issues. However, the first onset of psychosis pattern has been noticed especially in young Indian people too, who lack social and financial securities; leading to an increasing level of anxiety and depression among young people leaving them with a feeling of hopelessness and helplessness with suicidal thought.

As the corona virus pandemic is worsening the mental health of the people, Dipak Nandi the renowned psychiatrist has also discussed on Renee’s Report about how one should take care of their mental health to fight this corona virus crisis.

This is mainly through eliminating unnecessary information and confusing messages as it often leads to processing disability. One should be following all your regular normal day to day routine like getting up early, having proper breakfast along with practicing meditation or yoga. While avoiding drug usage as it is leading to more depression, anxiety and ending to psychosis traits, one can always get help through the telemedicine platform if needed.

As the President trump has initiative 2 trillion dollars on building up the infrastructure of the united stated and soon new opportunity with the robust economy will be experienced, people are expected to take care of their mental health till then.

In fact, Serum Institute of India made headlines globally after it launched three vital initiatives for defeating COVID-19 virus - one with US-based biotech company Codagenix, one with UK’s Oxford University and its own recombinant BCG vaccine.