A REVIEW ON EFFECT OF PRANAYAMA ON MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19

Abstract

The corona virus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis affecting several nations. Such widespread outbreaks are associated with adverse mental health consequences. Preliminary evidence suggests that symptoms of anxiety and depression (16-28%) and self- reported stress (8%) are common psychological reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic and may be associated with disturbed sleep. A number of individual and structural variables moderate this risk. In planning services for such population, both the needs of the concerned people and the necessary preventive guideline must be taken into account. The available literature has emerged from only a few of the affected countries and may not reflect the experience of persons living in other parts of the world. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Mental health is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It may also affect how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices during an emergency. Mental health problems are a common response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a need for more representative research from other affected countries, particularly in vulnerable populations.