Abstract: The ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and has adversely affected the economy and social integrity. The family members and close contacts face psychological problems as they have been traced, isolated or quarantined which makes people anxious and guilty regarding the quarantine and stigma on their family members and friends. While the healthcare sector and government officials from all over the world is focusing on the control of the pandemic adopting various preventive measures, there is little to no attention provided to the mental health status of the isolated, panicked and home bound people. There is a emergent need to understand the mental issues related to COVID-19 and possible measures to cope with the same for their effective management.