Age-Related Differences in Depressive Symptoms and Coping Strategies During the COVID-19 Pandemic in India
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted mental health worldwide, leading to a notable rise in depressive symptoms across various age groups.In India, the pandemic disrupted social, economic, and psychological dynamics, influencing the coping strategies and depressive symptoms across different age cohorts.This study investigates age-related differences in depressive symptoms and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.The research highlights the distinct challenges and psychological responses among children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and the elderly.Understanding these differences is essential for developing age-appropriate mental health interventions and policies.
Authors: Ravi Shekhar Azad, Jago Choudhary
Language: English
Topic: COVID-19 and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409347527