In our series "Expert Speak" on All India Radio we bring you the views of the leading medical experts on COVID-19.<br />'' <br />'' Speaking to AIR News, Dr. Neeraj Nischal , Assistant Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi said that misinformation regarding COVID19 through multiple unverified sources has led to anxiety related issues in people which manifests in the form of social stigma. He advised everyone to limit exposure to only verified information sources.<br />'' <br />'' Dr. Sonali Bali, Psychiatrist at VIMHANS, New Delhi emphasised that people should indulge in socially engaging activities to beat the mental stress. <br />

<br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking to AIR News, Dr. Neeraj Nischal , Assistant Professor at AIIMS, New Delhi said that misinformation regarding COVID through multiple unverified sources has led anxiety related issues in people which manifests in the form of social stigma. He advised everyone to limit exposure to only verified information sources.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Dr. Saurabh Mehrotra, consultant at Mental Health Division in Medanta Hospital emphasised that people should indulge in positive addictions namely reading books, music activities, excercises including others. Speaking to AIR News, he said, special care should be taken, not to over-expose oneself to excessive COVID related News which leads to anxiety related issues.</span><br />''