Abstract

*Dr. Anup Kumar, Dr. Suman Yadav and Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Yadav

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to high levels of psychological distress in the general public, including symptoms of anxiety and depression. Such distress is associated with alterations in immune function, including an elevated risk of viral respiratory tract infections. In this light, the possible effects of Ayurveda, a traditional system of medicine promoted by the Indian government as an “immune booster”, are examined from the point of view of psychoneuroimmune mechanisms as well as the “meaning response” described by Moerman. The panic situation created by the disease along with the unfamiliar way of conduct imposed several psychological impacts on human like fear, anxiety, future concerns, interpersonal relationships issues, behavioural issues, domestic abuses, separation anxiety are a few among the reported.. Along with response to lockdown, pandemic has created variable psychological impacts on individuals resulting in increased tendencies for suicidal attempts. Different treatment protocols through ayurvedic principle can be administered in psychological management during this COVID - 19 Pandemic. So, the Ayurveda can prove to be beneficial in this pandemic with regards to prevention and adjuvant therapeutic management with COVID-19 management protocol.