This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of a pandemic, with special focus on the Covid-19 crisis. It brings to focus, the factors that caused psychological vulnerabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic in India.

This volume discusses the psycho-social risk factors affecting individuals during large-scale health crises and studies the effects on their mental health, such as mass hysteria, anxiety, distress and chronic maladaptive behaviour which, when left unattended, can also lead to suicidal ideation. The book also suggests coping strategies, such as positive communication, defence mechanisms, recreations, self-talk techniques, happiness indexing, goal setting and other related dimensions. It elaborates on the skills needed to manage oneself during such crises and build a stronger and more resilient world.

This book will be of interest to students, teachers and researchers of psychology, positive psychology, well-being and sociology. It will also be of interest to psychologists, counsellors, mental health professionals and NGOs working for the elderly.

About the Author

G. Chelladurai is Assistant Professor of Zoology at St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. He has coordinated several marine ecosystem conservation programs for students, researchers, and fisherfolk. With eight years of Teaching experience, he has published 80 research papers in aquaculture and molluscan science. He has authored 22 ISBN– registered books, 28 book chapters, and filed 25 Indian patents. He serves as an editor and reviewer for reputed national and international journals. Dr. Chelladurai is a member of Indian Science Congress, Ocean Future Society, ISZS, and Tamil Nadu Environmental Council. He has received four Young Scientist Awards from national agencies.

He has completed three funded projects and received five private research grants.

B. Makesh Kumar is Associate Professor of Botany and Controller of Examinations at G.V.N. College (Autonomous), Kovilpatti. He brings with him 18 years of rich teaching experience and over 25 years of dedicated research experience in the field of botany. A committed academician and administrator, Dr. Makesh Kumar has played a key role in advancing academic quality and institutional effectiveness. His contributions to both research and higher education have been instrumental in nurturing young minds and promoting academic excellence.

T. Raja has been employed as a selection grade college librarian at St Xavier’s College of Education (Autonomous), Palamkottai, since 2013. His area of specialization is namely library management, metric studies, e-resources, research visibility tools and user studies. He has published 16 articles in reputed journals, eight papers in the editorial books and 75 papers in the national and international conference proceedings. He received the UGCTravel Grant for attending the international symposium at Eastern University of Sri Lanka in 2018. Two times (2018, 2019) visited Sri Lanka to participate in and present the research papers at the international symposium at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, and University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. He received Rs. 240,000 from various funding agencies, namely the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata, the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai, and the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, towards the organisation of seminars and workshops.

A. Michael J. Leo is an Associate Professor of Education, Dean, and IQAC Coordinator at St. Xavier’s College of Education (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. He holds a PhD in Education with solid academic foundations in Mathematics, Psychology, and Teacher Education, and is NET- and SLET-qualified in Education. With extensive experience in teacher education, his specialisations include Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, ICT, Educational Statistics, Assessment of Learning, and Teacher Education. He has published research articles in reputable journals, contributed chapters to edited books (including international publications), and co-authored the book “ICT in Environmental Education.” He has also served as a resource person and organiser for various academic programmes and has received notable awards, including Best Teacher Educator (2023) and Young Researcher Award (2024).

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