Psychosocial impact of covid-19
Psychosocial impact of covid-19 and some legal mechanisms in India One of the Top Competitive Institute in West Bengal, MIES Institute, puts an informative article on the psychosocial impact of covid-19 and some legal mechanisms in India written by on the top faculty Ms. Anupa Dey of MIES R. M. Law College under MIES Institute, Top most Coaching Centre for different Govt. Job exam preparation, which will enhance and aware more to mankind. MIES Institute is one of the Best Institute for WBCS exam in West Bengal, Head Office at Sonarpur, Main City Centre – Sealdah. Branches – Barasat, Behala Chowrasta, Howrah Maidan, Konnagar, Chinsurah, and Buniadpur. ——————————————————————————————————————— ABSTRACT ——————————————————————————————————————— 1.1 Introduction to Psychosocial impact of covid-19 The covid-19 virus gets its name from the word corona which means ‘Crown’ in Latin. Coronavirus has a series of crown-like spikes on its surface. The virus has been named novel as it has not been identified previously. The outbreak of the coronavirus started from Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei Province in December 2019 and has now spread across the globe. Although, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, and a Pandemic on 11 March 2020. When Covid-19 was limited to Wuhan, China, it was an epidemic. The geographical spread turned it into a pandemic. Common signs of Covid-19 disease include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc. In severe cases, it can cause pneumonia, SARS, Kidney failure, and even death. The pandemic, along with the obvious health-related impact, The pandemic, along with the obvious health-related impact, also poses a serious threat to the psychological wellbeing of individuals and has resulted in significant behavioral changes. The enormity of living in isolation, changes in our daily lives, job loss, financial hardship. And moreover, grief over the death of loved ones has the potential to affect the mental health and wellbeing of many. Covid-19 carries significant psychosocial and mental health hazards. As the mortality and morbidity statistics are reaching new peaks every day, isolation and lockdown states are getting prolonged, recreational opportunities for people are lessened and the financial crisis is building in, mental health issues are likely to grow exponentially. Therefore, there is a need to understand the psychosocial and behavioral perspectives of Covid-19 and delineate possible measures to cope with the pandemic for its effective management. Social Capital against Pandemic Growing Evidence suggests that outbreaks such as the Covid-19 pandemic are better handled in places where Social Capital is high. However, there are very few clear channels through which social capital makes communities better and able to respond to the outbreak. Social capital exists in different forms including trust, norms, and social networks. Social Capital is a “conceptual umbrella covering several more well-defined forms, such as networks, group memberships, civic and political participation as well as subjective aspects such as confidence in institutions and trust in people”. The Indian Constitution provides a distinct legal space to social capital through its Article 19(1) (c) on the right to form associations or unions and Article 43 which talks about States making endeavors to promote co-operatives in rural areas. However, it is seen that some people don’t value their lives, their family’s lives, keep aside the nation and roam around freely. There is an urgent need to educate the Indians of the seriousness of the situation, and the best way is to make them aware of the laws related to COVID-19 and let them know the consequences they can face for breaking the rules of the lockdown. Here are a few laws related to Covid-19 that should be known to all citizens of India. Under the Chapter of Indian Penal Code which deals with the Offences affecting the Public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals Sections [269-271] and Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code deals with Disobedience to order duly promulgated by Public Servant. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code imposes power on the Executive Magistrate to restrict a particular or a group of persons residing in a particular area while visiting a certain place or area. The most important preventive measure against Covid-19 is safeguarded by this section that restricts to a gathering of people and thus in a way supports social distancing. The Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, and The Disaster Management Act, 2005 provide the provisions and take measures, regulations for stopping the spread of infectious diseases. Apart from these provisions, the Central Government has made some regulations which are necessary for the prevention of spreading of these diseases. While there is a list of laws related to Covid-19 we as responsible citizens need to realize that these laws are made for our betterment only and if we realize the seriousness of the ongoing crisis there would be no need to implement strict laws against the defaulters. 1.2 Objective and Purpose of the Study The present literature-based Research-Paper is being worked out: To understand the psychosocial and behavioural perspective of Covid-19 To analyze the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on different strata of society Moreover, to promote Social Capital for the people’s physical activity and health status during the pandemic To aware the people of the Legal provisions which is related to Covid-19 and follow the provisions in a strict way 1.3 Significance of the Study This study is an attempt to map the issue of the psychosocial impact of Covid-19 on the population, mostly children, old persons, college students, and health professionals. The study has the focus on Social Capital which exists in different forms including trust, norms, and social networks. Moreover, the aim of this research is to give a thumbnail sketch of Legal Provisions relating to Covid-19 disease which will prevent the spreading of this very disease. This present work is unique amidst existing literature, which provides a panoramic survey of the psychosocial and behavioral aspects of Covid-19. Therefore, the Constitutional provisions and Indian laws are available against the spreading of this very disease. It is based on
The feeling of void
The feeling of void A Privilege to introduce a warm write-up from the Majumder Institute of Education & Success (MIES) Director’s daughter Ms. Madhurima Majumder. A brilliant medical student and she wrote an informative article on the depression framed in The Feeling of Void. She had brilliantly described in this article the role of depression and the remarkable remedies of getting out of it. MIES is one of the Top Institute for different Govt Job exams. And moreover, is one of the Best coaching center for WBCS exam in West Bengal, Head Office at Sonarpur, South 24 PGS, and Main city center at Sealdah, Kolkata. “It’s so difficult to describe depression to someone who’s never been there because it’s not sadness. I know sadness. Sadness is to cry and to feel. But it’s that cold absence of feeling — that really hollowed-out feeling.” — – J.K. Rowling Introduction of The feeling of void Depression – a term we are particularly aware of, yet it’s considered an apparently hush-hush topic in our society. Perhaps it’s time for us to shift attitudes around mental health. And moreover, the first step towards bringing a change is to come forward and talk about it. With the recent growth of social media users, many have found a platform to share their experiences with the hope of helping someone who’s out there dealing with it. What is Depression? By definition, clinical depression is termed as a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. Moreover, this can lead to a range of behavioral and physical symptoms. It is often misinterpreted as bouts of sadness. While sadness can be one of the symptoms, depression in itself is much more than just that. Depression and anxiety are basically interlinked. Thus people with depression often experience symptoms similar to those of an anxiety disorder. When asked what depression normally feels like some patients described it as a feeling of emptiness, hopelessness! Where do you go when you hate our own company? How do you escape you? It’s always easier to win a battle when the enemy is on the outside. But what the enemy looks like you? What if the enemy is you? Statistics Statistically, according to the World Health Organisation, 264 million people suffer from depression worldwide. It is the leading cause of disability in the world. Hence we must educate ourselves about mental illness and how to comfort someone suffering from it. It’s time we try to be a little more compassionate towards each other. Well, I’m no expert in this field but with as much knowledge as I’ve gathered on this topic, I suggest we begin by starting to talk openly about mental health. And smash all the taboos surrounding it. Let’s start treating it like any other illness. When we have a fever, cough, and cold, we run to a physician to get ourselves checked. Likewise if we suffer from any forms of mental disorder we should seek professional medical help without being ashamed of it. Our brain is as important as any other organ in our body and we must protect it at any cost. We often meet people in our lives, be it our family members or friends who are blatantly ignorant. And end up using phrases such as ‘it’s all in your head’. ‘It’s just mood swings’ or ‘just be happy’. ‘Get over it already’, without realizing how this insensitive and negative approach can cause damage to someone’s life which is beyond repair. Cause There could be various possible causes of depression including genetic vulnerability, stressful life, trauma, medications etc. It could also result from faulty regulation of a particular neurotransmitter called serotonin in our brain. It’s often said that its chemical imbalance in our brain which affects the way we think, feel and behave. However, that figure of speech fails to justify the complexity of this disease. Treatment According to various researches and studies, the most effective treatment was found to be the combination of medication and therapy. Depression can be mild, moderate, and severe. Hence the treatment for every individual differs, based on cause, duration, type, and various other factors. We ought not to put forth our opinions on what one is supposed to do so as to overcome depression until we are qualified enough. Sometimes all they are looking for is someone who would just be there and empathize with them. 2020 hasn’t been the best year for most of us but we are all in this together. With the increasing rate of suicides, unemployment, and numerous other hardships, it’s safe to say that we are all are working a little bit every day towards keeping our sanity intact. At this point, the utmost priority should be to focus on our mental peace. This year, in particular, is so difficult already, hearing someone out is the least we can do. According to psychologist, Ali Mattu, ”treating anxiety is much more about learning how to experience anxiety”. Neuroscientist, Robert Sapolsky said in an interview that people can survive with the right amount of anxiety. Thus the plan is not to get rid of it, the plan is to just have the biological rational, real bases of it turning our system on. Conclusion of The feeling of void I chose this topic with the hope of instilling awareness into people and assuring them that it’s absolutely okay to feel a certain way at a certain point in our lives and there’s no need to feel embarrassed and ashamed about it. The best thing to do is seek help, go to therapy, talk to qualified people around, talk to friends and family and overcome it one step at a time. Let’s promise to prioritise our mental health over everything else. A beautiful ending line from Ms. Madhurima which touched the most is “every individual is unique and goes through life’s experiences in their own manner. Therefore, every individual experiences healing in their unique way and a ray of hope in people’s