Sarvesh Ravi Kandoi

Department of Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institiute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Maharashtra, India

Publications

  • Review Article   
    The Impact of COVID-19 on suicidal cases
    Author(s): Sarvesh Ravi Kandoi, Pramita Gharde* and Ashok Mehendale

    Multiple lines of evidence indicate that the Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has profound psychological and social effects. The psychological squeal of the pandemic will probably persist for months and years to come. Studies indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with distress, anxiety, fear of contagion, depression and insomnia in the general population and among healthcare professionals. Social isolation, anxiety, fear of contagion, uncertainty, chronic stress and economic difficulties may lead to the development or exacerbation of depressive, anxiety, substance use and other psychiatric disorders in vulnerable populations including individuals with pre-existing psychiatric disorders and people who reside in high COVID-19 prevalence areas. Stress related psychiatric conditions including mood and substance use disorders are associated with.. Read More»

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