COVID 19 and its impact on Geriatric mental health in India

COVID 19 has affected the world and particularly the worst affected in countries like India. There are several suicides reported in the lockdown period in 2020-2021 because of mental suffering. Individuals committed suicide because of the fear of getting COVID 19 and associated depression. Depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis and even suicidal ideations and attempts are on high during this pandemic. Loneliness and social isolation can lead on to a state of sensory deprived state in elderly. Cognitive function is declining in aged. Role of NGO’s and Government in helping the elderly to deal with the psychological and physical trauma is worth praising.