Lockdown effects forcing people to turn to psychiatrists

Nihad Amani Hyderabad:   The four-wall ‘jailed’ lockdown has brought thorniest times for the working class.
The 32-day of lockdown had not just thrown up issues like poverty, hunger but also brought into focus mental disturbances.
For instance, the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental ailment that triggers unwanted thoughts or sensations or the urge to do something over and over again. This leads to adjustments issues, anxiety and fear.
Speaking to  siasat.com   a few well-known names in the field of psychiatry revealed how lockdown has got them more engaged. The doctors have also reported that they are following the governmental rules and are perusing their work online.
Dr Jagadesh Rao, Dr G Prasad Rao and Dr Swetha were on the same page in pinpointing some major complaints that are thrown up by the forced ‘solitary confinement’, perceived and real, from the people.