Second wave of COVID-19 and mental health of Indian Undergraduates

The Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused massive disturbances in the lives of everyone. This study was set out to explore the severity of mental health in terms of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among undergraduate population in India during the second wave of COVID-19 lockdown. A cross sectional survey was adopted through an online survey from a sample of 1,719 students in India. Vaccination status and Demographic variables (gender, age, locale, religion and stream of study) of respondents were also deliberated. It was reported that depression was prevailing highest among symptoms of mental health, followed by stress symptoms and then anxiety. The results suggest unfavourable impacts of lockdown on mental health.