COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the roots of healthcare facilities worldwide, with the US being one of the most affected countries irrespective of being a superpower. Along with the current pandemic, COVID-19 can cause a secondary crisis of mental health pandemic if left unignored. Various studies from past epidemics, financial turmoil and pandemic, especially SARS and MERS, have shown a steep increase in mental and psychological issues like depression, low quality of life, self-harm and suicidal tendencies among general populations. The most venerable being the individuals infected and cured due to social discrimination. The government is taking steps to contain and prevent further infections of COVID-19. However, the mental and psychological wellbeing of people is still left ignored in developing countries like India. There is a significant gap in India concerning mental and psychological health still being stigmatized and considered 'non-existent'. This study's effort is to highlight the importance of mental and psychological health and to suggest interventions based on positive psychology literature. These interventions can support the wellbeing of people acting as a psychological first aid. Keywords: COVID-19, Coronavirus, Pandemic, Mental wellbeing, Psychological Wellbeing, Positive Psychology Interventions.
翻译:COVID-19大流行动摇了全世界卫生保健设施的根源,美国是受影响最严重的国家之一,而不论它是一个超级大国。与目前的大流行一样,COVID-19如果不加忽视,可能会造成心理健康流行病的二次危机。对过去流行病、金融动荡和流行病,特别是SARS和MERS的各种研究显示,一般民众的心理和心理问题,如抑郁、低生活质量、自残和自杀倾向,急剧增加。最令人羡慕的是因社会歧视而受感染和治愈的人。政府正在采取措施遏制和预防COVID-19的进一步感染。然而,印度这样的发展中国家仍然忽视人们的精神和心理健康。印度在精神和心理健康方面仍然存在着巨大的差距,而且认为“根本不存在 ” 。本研究的目的是强调精神和心理健康的重要性,并根据积极的心理学文献提出干预措施。这些干预措施可以支持人们作为心理第一帮助。关键词:COVID-19、Corona病毒、Pandemic、精神健康、心理健康、心理心理学干预。