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International Journal of Human Resource & Industrial Research

THE MENTAL HEALTH, WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: AN OVERVIEW

Dr. Santosh R. Gaikwad, Kalpana S. Gaikwad

Dr. Santosh R. Gaikwad, MET’s Institute of Management, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Nashik

Kalpana S. Gaikwad, Team Leader, Glocal Learning Solutions, Pune

DOI : Page No : 11-18

Published Online : 2023-12-02

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ABSTRACT

Mental health is an essential component of individual well-being and has a direct bearing on quality of life. Rapid socioeconomic change, competitive work environments, financial uncertainty, changing lifestyles and disruption of interpersonal relationships can adversely affect psychological well-being. These concerns became particularly significant during the COVID-19 pandemic, when individuals faced health-related fears, social isolation, employment uncertainty, financial difficulties and disruption of normal routines. The present study examines the major socioeconomic, psychological, occupational and social factors influencing mental health and quality of life, with particular reference to COVID-19. The study is descriptive and conceptual in nature and is based on secondary sources, including published research studies and available survey evidence. The review indicates that anxiety, depression, stress, isolation, fear of infection, employment insecurity and financial difficulties were among the prominent concerns during the pandemic. Young adults, healthcare professionals, economically vulnerable households and people with existing health concerns appeared particularly susceptible to adverse psychological outcomes. The study also establishes that mental health and quality of life are closely interconnected because psychological well-being influences social relationships, occupational performance, physical health and overall life satisfaction. Appropriate mental healthcare, social support, physical activity, stress-management practices, telehealth facilities and community-based interventions can contribute to better psychological well-being and quality of life.

Keywords: Mental Health, Quality of Life, COVID-19, Psychological Well-being, Stress Management, Social Support

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Cite This Article As: Santosh R. G & Kalpana S.G (2023), “The Mental Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life during COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview”, International Journal of Human Resource & Industrial Research, Volume 10, Issue 2, 2023, pp 11-18

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Asmundson, G. J. G., & Taylor, S. (2020). How health anxiety influences responses to viral outbreaks like COVID-19: What all decision-makers, health authorities, and health care professionals need to know. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 2(1), 912–914.
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Chen, Q., Liang, M., Li, Y., Guo, J., Fei, D., Wang, L., et al. (2020). Mental health care for medical staff in China during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Lancet Psychiatry, 7(4), 15–18.
Czosnek, L., Lederman, O., Cormie, P., Zopf, E., Stubbs, B., & Rosenbaum, S. (2019). Health benefits, safety and cost of physical activity interventions for mental health conditions: A meta-review to inform translation efforts. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 16(1), 140–151.
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Duan, L., & Zhu, G. (2020). Psychological interventions for people affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. The Lancet Psychiatry, 7(4), 300–302.
Fawaz, M., & Samaha, A. (2020). COVID-19 quarantine: Post-traumatic stress symptomatology among Lebanese citizens. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 1(2), 150–152.
Jiménez-Pavón, D., Carbonell-Baeza, A., & Lavie, C. J. (2020). Physical exercise as therapy to fight against the mental and physical consequences of COVID-19 quarantine: Special focus in older people. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 1(2), 112–116.
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Khalid, I., Khalid, T. J., Qabajah, M. R., Barnard, A. G., &Qushmaq, I. A. (2016). Healthcare workers' emotions, perceived stressors and coping strategies during a MERS-CoV outbreak. Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(1), 7–14.
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Zhai, Y., & Du, X. (2020). Mental health care for international Chinese students affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Lancet Psychiatry, 7(4), 223–225.
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Zhu, Y., Chen, L., Ji, H., Xi, M., Fang, Y., & Li, Y. (2020). The risk and prevention of novel coronavirus pneumonia infections among inpatients in psychiatric hospitals. Neuroscience Bulletin, 36(3), 299–302

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