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Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159120309545?via=ihub
COVID-19 pandemic and mental health consequences: Systematic review of the current evidence
Author Nina Vindegaarda, Michael Eriksen Benrosab
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.05.048
Highlights
• COVID-19 patients displayed high levels of PTSS and increased levels of depression.
• Patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders reported worsening of psychiatric symptoms.
• Higher levels of psychiatric symptoms were found among health care workers.
• A decrease in psychological well-being was observed in the general public.
• However, well conducted large-scale studies are highly needed.
Abstract
Background
During the COVID-19 pandemic general medical complications have received the most attention, whereas only few studies address the potential direct effect on mental health of SARS-CoV-2 and the neurotropic potential. Furthermore, the indirect effects of the pandemic on general mental health are of increasing concern, particularly since the SARS-CoV-1 epidemic (2002–2003) was associated with psychiatric complications...
COVID-19 pandemic and mental health consequences: Systematic review of the current evidence
Author Nina Vindegaarda, Michael Eriksen Benrosab
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.05.048
Highlights
• COVID-19 patients displayed high levels of PTSS and increased levels of depression.
• Patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders reported worsening of psychiatric symptoms.
• Higher levels of psychiatric symptoms were found among health care workers.
• A decrease in psychological well-being was observed in the general public.
• However, well conducted large-scale studies are highly needed.
Abstract
Background
During the COVID-19 pandemic general medical complications have received the most attention, whereas only few studies address the potential direct effect on mental health of SARS-CoV-2 and the neurotropic potential. Furthermore, the indirect effects of the pandemic on general mental health are of increasing concern, particularly since the SARS-CoV-1 epidemic (2002–2003) was associated with psychiatric complications...