Mental Health and Perceived Awareness of the South Asian Indian Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Author(s): Sagar S. Lad, Saajan Bhakta, Veena Hira

Project Description : The scope of the United Nations Development Programme (2019) emphasizes combating adaptive challenges, building resilience, and sustainability. This systematic review offers a range of perspectives through an in-depth overview of existing literature on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the psychological impact it is having on the South Asian community in India. The selected studies focused on COVID-19 were mixed; however, the consensus among articles had themes relating to fear, stress, and anxiety. The results yielded 17 unique articles. Overall, the review supports the understanding of challenges related to mental healthcare and the attitudes and awareness of South Asians toward the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aims to assist healthcare providers to be better informed on the impact of COVID-19 on South Asians.

Media: Mental Health and Perceived Awareness of the South Asian Indian Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic

URL : https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/2157-3891/a000051

Journal Name : International Perspectives in Psychology

Volume : 11

Publication Date : July 20, 2022

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1027/2157-3891/a000051

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