The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and the National Lockdown in India - An Introduction to the Study - A Practical Guide to Understand and Cope

Sep 28, 2026

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Comprehensive introduction to the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and India’s national lockdown, outlining the origins and spread of COVID-19, key preventive measures, and common myths. Presents a structured approach to studying psychosocial effects through case studies and vulnerability factors, then guides readers in coping with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty while strengthening physical health, social support, and mental well-being. Includes pragmatic guidance for different situations, and reference materials.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages112

Reading Time4 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

1. Basics of COVID-19

What is COVID-19; Symptoms of COVID-19; The Pandemic—How it Spreads; Methods of Prevention/Protection

How Can I Protect Myself and My Family?; General Myths and Facts

2. The Psychosocial Impact

Introduction; The Study Approach; Case Studies; Vulnerability Factors; Issues and Challenges

3. How to Deal with It

Dealing with Fear, Anxiety and Uncertainty; Responsibility towards Own Physical Health; Creating and Providing Social Support

Personal Factors; Organisational Support; For the Ones in Isolation; Activities to Enhance General Mental and Emotional Well-being

4. A Pragmatic Perspective

The Road Ahead; Message for the general Population; Message for People in Isolation; Suggestions for Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Counsellors

The Format of the Online Questionnaire

Glossary

Annexure National Lockdown Guidelines

Sources and References

Lead ResearchersHarsheeta◆Meena Arora Dr Harsheeta,is Scientist'C'in the Defence Institute of PsychologicalResearch(DIPR),Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO),Ministry of Defence,Government of India.An alumnus ofUniversity of Delhi,she holds a PhD in Psychology from University ofDelhi,for her work in planning interventions for children with dyslexia.A specialist in the area of clinical psychology,personality assessmentand personnel selection,presently she is contributing in researchprojects pertaining to resilience building for Indian Armed Forcessoldiers,development of Psychological Tests for selection of ArmedForces Personnel and other research projects for the Indian ArmedForces and Para-military Forces.She has also served as a Psychologistin the Services Selection Board (SSB)for selection of CommissionedOfficers for Indian Army,she has also presented several research papersin National and International Conferences of Psychology.She hasauthored a chapter titled“Confict Resolution and Peace Building:Cultural Barriers and Facilitators”in War or Peaceful Transformation:Multidisciplinary and International Perspectives,a book published byNova Sciences Publishers.She has also authored a field manual onSuicide Prevention for the Armed Forces,which is in wide circulationin Indian Armed Forces. Sqn.Ldr.(Rtd.)Meena Arora is an experienced Life Coach,ClinicalPsychologist and Neuro-Linguist Programme Trainer.Certified inBusiness Management from MDI,Gurugram,she conducts sessions&workshops as Behavioural and Leadership Coach,and also providescontent,customized presentations,videos &audios for senior officialsand Specialized Training Programs.Human behaviour has always beenan area of great interest for her and the environment of Defenceforces gave her an opportunity to expand her awareness in this field.This facilitated her in being a successful team leader in the IndianAir Force and was thus given responsibilities to train and counselstaff.In her own life,Meena has emerged as a winner &a survivoralways,despite undergoing a roller coaster of struggles.She stronglybelieves that the issues of external environment can only be sorted byclearing one's internal environment.Working as a Freelancer,Meenais a Consultant Psychologist in some prestigious medicare centers,educational institutes,government and multinational organizations. Reita Cheuma◆ansteet 总a85 第paj C ltente kegugte int PSYCHOS0CIAL IMPACT Ta c◆Sote Sisu # OF THE PANDEMIC HaheeMee a Men a Sone she AND HOW TO COPE WITH BOOKS UNDER THE SUB-SERIES PSYCHOSOCIALIMPACT0F THEPANDEMICAND HOW TOCOPE WITH # SYCHOSOCIAL IMPACTF THE PANDEMICND HOW TO COPE WITH llustrations:Neetu Sharma ALIENATIONANDRESILIENCE # UnderstandingCorona Affected Families Lead ResearchersHarsheeta◆Meena Arora First Print Edition 2020(Saka 1942)First e-edition(May 2020) by the Director,National Book Trust,IndiaNehru Bhawan,5 Institutional Area,Phase-IIVasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070Website:www.nbtindia.gov.in Agartala·Bengaluru·ChennaiCuttack·Guwahati·HyderabadKochi·Kolkata·Mumbai·Patna CHarsheeta and Meena Arora 2020 All rights reserved.No part of this publication may bereproduced,transmitted,or stored in a retrieval system,inany form or by any means,electronic,mechanical,photocopying,recording or otherwise,without the priorpermission of the publisher. ISBN 978-81-237-9197-5(Print edition) ISBN 978-81-237-9198-2(eBook edition) 3135.00(Print edition)3113.00 (eBook edition) Typeset at Ideal Publishing Solutions,New Delhiand printed at Infinity Advertising Services Pvt.Ltd. An Introduction to the StudyviiPrefacexxiAcknowledgementsxxiii ## 1.Basics of COVID-19 1 What is COVID-19;Symptoms of COVID-19;The Pandemic-How it Spreads;Methods of Prevention/Protection and How TheyWork;How Can I Protect Myselfand My Family?;General Mythsand Facts ## 2.The Psychosocial Impact 12 Introduction;The Study Approach;Case Studies;VulnerabilityFactors;I

FAQs

What does the book cover about COVID-19 basics and prevention?

It explains what COVID-19 is, key symptoms, how the pandemic spreads, prevention/protection methods, and how individuals can protect themselves and their families. It also addresses general myths and facts.

How does the book study the psychosocial impact?

It outlines the study approach, includes case studies, identifies vulnerability factors, and discusses issues and challenges related to psychosocial effects during the pandemic and lockdown.

What coping strategies are recommended for fear and anxiety during lockdown?

It provides guidance on dealing with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, maintaining personal responsibility for physical health, creating and providing social support, and activities to enhance general mental and emotional well-being.

Sep 28, 2026

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