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Introduction: The Covid-19, just like any other Pandemic has been an extremely difficult time for people all over the world; however it has been the most challenging time for the frontline staff such as health care workers. It has not just led to changes in their work environment, but has also affected their lifestyle and mental health. Objective: We conducted this survey to analyse the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the lifestyle and mental health of health care workers. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with the help of a questionnaire. A questionnaire was created and circulated via social media to various health care professionals. Response from participants was analysed using SPSS 16 version software and MS excel sheet. Result: The survey reported the impact on physical and mental health. It was studied that most health care Professionals, especially the ones working in a covid environment, experienced sleep disturbances, diet and weight change, change in the level of physical activity, bowel disturbances, smoking and alcohol habit changes, mood swings, anxiety, fear, inability to concentrate, fatigue/burnout from work. Conclusion: These changes affecting the lives of health care workers should be addressed as they can have permanent effects. Mental and physical health of medical professionals is essential, and attention should be extended to help them cope with their difficulties.

Background: We conducted this survey to determine the impact of covid-19 on the mental health of people during the pandemic and period of lockdown. We evaluated certain factors such as sleep changes, anxiety, mood swings, irritability, inability to concentrate, smoking and alcohol consumption changes.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. We conducted an online questionnaire and circulated it via various social media platforms to record and evaluate responses of people. SPSS 16 version software and Microsoft excel sheet were used.Results: According to the results, people suffered from negative symptoms such as stress, fear, changes in smoking habits, changes in alcohol consumption, mood swings, inability to concentrate, sleep disturbances. Most people also started new coping mechanisms to help their psychological symptoms.Conclusions: An association between mental health and the outbreak of a pandemic was noticed. People experiencing these should get help and practice relaxation methods to prevent progression of their symptoms.