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@article{191132,
        author = {Dr.Afsana A.Sama},
        title = {Psychological Effects of Pandemic-Related Isolation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {921-926},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191132},
        abstract = {Long-term social isolation brought about by lockdowns and physical separation during the COVID-19 epidemic had a substantial negative impact on psychological health. This study looks at the emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and social aspects of isolation brought on by pandemics. Research already conducted shows that isolation causes a significant increase in anxiety, despair, loneliness, and emotional pain. This is mostly because of decreased social interaction, uncertainty, and fear about one's health and financial security. Emotional vulnerability was exacerbated by the interruption of social support networks and everyday routines.

Isolation brought on by the pandemic also caused behavioural and cognitive changes, such as increased reliance on digital media, decreased motivation, difficulty concentrating, and sleep difficulties. As a long-term stressor, isolation increased vulnerability to trauma-related symptoms and promoted both adaptive coping techniques like problem-focused coping and mindfulness as well as maladaptive coping strategies like substance abuse and avoidance.

Different populations experienced different psychological effects. Elderly people had increased loneliness, children and teenagers endured emotional and developmental difficulties, students reported academic load and mental exhaustion, and healthcare professionals experienced extreme stress and burnout. Important therapeutic implications are highlighted in the paper, such as the efficacy of tele-psychological interventions and the rise in demand for mental health care. Developing preventative mental health initiatives and bolstering resilience in future public health catastrophes require an understanding of the psychological effects of isolation caused by pandemics.},
        keywords = {Pandemic-Related Isolation, Mental Health, Anxiety and Depression},
        month = {},
        }