Self-reported psychological distress during the COVID-19 outbreak in Nepal: findings from an online survey.

Kamal GautamRamesh P AdhikariAman Sen GuptaRajan Kumar ShresthaPitambar KoiralaSuraj Koirala

Published in: BMC psychology (2020)

The study has shown high prevalence of psychological distress amongst the Nepalese respondents following COVID-19 outbreak. Appropriate mental health and psychosocial support response needs to be instituted to adequately respond to psychological impacts of the epidemic.

Keyphrases

mental health
sleep quality
cross sectional
mental illness
tertiary care
depressive symptoms
physical activity