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Fear of the unknown

Covid-19's impact on mental health can be huge

Migrants wait for a bus to their native village, in Ghaziabad. Photo: PTI
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Migrants wait for a bus to their native village, in Ghaziabad. Photo: PTI

Shyamal Majumdar
For many, it’s the fear of the unknown and uncertainty over how long they have to resort to limiting their daily lives. For others, it’s the fear of contracting the coronavirus or worry about how this will affect their financial situation. There’s more. A large number of people are suddenly waking up to the fear of losing jobs after their employers are done with the customary lip service of “we are in it together” kind of stuff. And finally, there is the concern about a salary cut.

In a world reeling under Covid-19, there is no denying that the fears
Disclaimer: These are personal views of the writer. They do not necessarily reflect the opinion of www.business-standard.com or the Business Standard newspaper

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