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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of a pandemic, with special focus on the COVID-19 crisis. It brings to focus, the factors that caused psychological vulnerabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic in India. This volume discusses the psycho-social risk factors affecting individuals during large-scale health crises and studies the effects on their mental health, such as mass hysteria, anxiety, distress and chronic maladaptive behaviour which, when left unattended, can also lead to suicidal ideation. The book also suggests coping strategies, such as positive…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of a pandemic, with special focus on the COVID-19 crisis. It brings to focus, the factors that caused psychological vulnerabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic in India. This volume discusses the psycho-social risk factors affecting individuals during large-scale health crises and studies the effects on their mental health, such as mass hysteria, anxiety, distress and chronic maladaptive behaviour which, when left unattended, can also lead to suicidal ideation. The book also suggests coping strategies, such as positive communication, defence mechanisms, recreations, self-talk techniques, happiness indexing, goal setting and other related dimensions. It elaborates on the skills needed to manage oneself during such crises and build a stronger and more resilient world. This book will be of interest to students, teachers and researchers of psychology, positive psychology, well-being and sociology. It will also be of interest to psychologists, counsellors, mental health professionals and NGOs working for the elderly.
Autorenporträt
G. Chelladurai is Assistant Professor of Zoology at St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He has coordinated several marine ecosystem conservation programs for students, researchers, and fisherfolk. With five years of teaching experience, he has published 80 research papers in aquaculture and molluscan science. He has authored 22 ISBN-registered books, 28 book chapters, and filed 25 Indian patents. He serves as an editor and reviewer for reputed national and international journals. Dr. Chelladurai is a member of Indian Science Congress, Ocean Future Society, ISZS, and Tamil Nadu Environmental Council. He has received four Young Scientist Awards from national agencies. He has completed three funded projects and received five private research grants. Makesh Kumar B. is Associate Professor of Botany and Controller of Examinations at G.V.N. College (Autonomous), Kovilpatti. He brings with him 18 years of rich teaching experience and over 25 years of dedicated research experience in the field of Botany. A committed academician and administrator, Dr. Makesh Kumar has played a key role in advancing academic quality and institutional effectiveness. His contributions to both research and higher education have been instrumental in nurturing young minds and promoting academic excellence. T. Raja is Librarian at St. Xavier's College of Education, Tamil Nadu Education University, Tirunelveli. A. Michael J. Leo is Assistant Professor of Psychology in Education at St. Xavier's College of Education, Tamil Nadu Education University, Tirunelveli.