Fear, worry, and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and at times when we are faced with uncertainty or the unknown. So it is normal and understandable that people are experiencing fear in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Added to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic are the significant changes to our daily lives as our movements are restricted in support of efforts to contain and slow down the spread of the virus (WHO). People feel more stressed out due to quarantine, poor social interaction and physical activity and economic hardships. This paper will be focusing on various mental health issues notices among COVID 19 patients and public in general and what are the strategies to follow for handling it. It will also focus on the mental health of family members