• EFFECTS OF LOCKDOWN ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF YOUNG GENERATION

Dr. Priti Mendiratta Aro₁ra1 , Meenu2 , Akanksha Mishra3 , Ritika4

Abstract:
Covid-19 pandemic affected the lives of every age cohort. This study aims at highlighting the level of mental health distress and changes in the behavioral pattern of youth during the pandemic. It seeks to examine the impact of the pandemic on youth mental health and its effects on daily activities, family relations, academics, and health. It also analyses the psychological disorders that are being faced by the youth. Through both online as well as an offline survey it is found that lockdown had severe adverse impacts on the mental health of youth due to factors such as disruption of