¹Cheng Peiwen, ²Dr. Tengku Kasmini Tengku Wook

^1,2Faculty of Economics and Management，University Kembangan Malaysia，

DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i07-77

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ABSTRACT

In early 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic suddenly broke out across the world and spread rapidly. Global public health and social systems are collapsing due to the spread of coronavirus. Many cities are experiencing shortages of medical resources, with even intensive care units being overwhelmed. The implementation of stringent epidemic prevention measures, the closure of educational institutions, and the suspension of non-essential production and commercial activities have had a profound impact on the daily lives and work activities of individuals, and have precipitated a global economic crisis. The global influence of the COVID- 19 pandemic extends beyond the economies to encompass a multitude of other domains, including the lives and health of individuals. In addition to the direct physical harm and health risks to the body, the widespread spread of the virus and the lockdown measures implemented to contain it also impact people's mental health. This study employs a qualitative research approach to analyse the extensive literature and data from the questionnaire survey conducted by Yingfei Zhang etc. The objective of it was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on mental health. It investigates and analyses common elements related to mental distress during epidemic, including age, gender and education level, to gain insights into the correlation between these factors and people's psychological health status and the psychological influence of the epidemic. Studies have shown that the COVID-19 epidemic not only brings anxiety and depression to people, but also causes great stress, and those who are psychologically vulnerable have even developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The main factors affecting people's mental health disturbed by COVID-19 are age and education level, while gender differences have relatively little effect on it. In order to better address this issue, it is recommended that the government increase investment in mental health and strengthen mental health education to help people learn how to cope with stress and anxiety, and to help those affected by the pandemic to get out of their psychological difficulties as soon as possible.

KEYWORDS:

COVID-19、Mental health、Age、Gender、Education Level、Anxiety、Stress、Depression

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