Lockdown, it appears, is clearly taking its toll on the mental health of the people, especially the youth. Mental health related issues are getting increasingly reported. At least three cases have been reported in which people ended their lives unable to bear with the long self-isolation and quarantine.
Psychiatrists stay that it is important to ensure that such frustrated people are engaged in conversation. Talking to them and trying to empathise them would wean them away from suicidal thoughts. They say that isolation should not mean loneliness. This is a perfect recipe for disaster, they said.