Dr. Priti Mendiratta Aroâ‚ra1 , Meenu2 , Akanksha Mishra3 , Ritika4
Abstract:
Covid-19 pandemic affected the lives of every age cohort. This study aims at highlighting the
level of mental health distress and changes in the behavioral pattern of youth during the
pandemic. It seeks to examine the impact of the pandemic on youth mental health and its effects
on daily activities, family relations, academics, and health. It also analyses the psychological
disorders that are being faced by the youth. Through both online as well as an offline survey it
is found that lockdown had severe adverse impacts on the mental health of youth due to factors
such as disruption of