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April 7, 2020
Behavioral and Emotional Disorders in Children during the COVID-19 Epidemic.
Results from this study in China indicate that children and adolescents have been impacted psychologically, manifesting behavioral and emotional problems despite being less vulnerable than adults to COVID-19. The article highlights several strategies for professionals and parents/guardians involved in the care of children during the COVID-19 outbreak including – 1) nurturing resilience, 2) increasing communication…
April 2, 2020
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and implications for clinical practice.
The authors discuss the expected increase in need for psychiatric help due to widespread stress and mental trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures, especially among those infected, health care workers, and other high-risk groups. In order to reduce risk of developing mental health problems, the authors suggest: (1) limiting sources of…
April 1, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on psychiatric assessment in emergency and outpatient settings measured using electronic health records.
Castro and Perlis analyzed the narrative clinical notes on psychiatric symptoms to quantify the impact of increasing COVID-19 infection on extent of psychiatric assessment in emergency departments and outpatient settings across 5 Eastern Massachusetts hospitals. They report a sharp decline in notes referencing depression or anxiety in outpatients’ settings and emergency departments in the face…
Mental health in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cullen et al. in their commentary anticipate a considerable increase in anxiety and depressive symptoms among people (public health professionals and the general public) who do not have pre-existing mental health conditions, with some experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder in due course during the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide a list of 4 recommendations government or states…
March 31, 2020
Dementia care during COVID-19
This article describes the challenges of delivering dementia care during the pandemic and provides suggestions for care delivery. The authors emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary teams to provide physical protection from the virus, and mental health and psychosocial support for people living with dementia. Wang et al. (Mar 30, 2020). Dementia care during COVID-19. Lancet…
March 25, 2020
Analysis of psychological state and clinical psychological intervention model of patients with COVID-19
Anxiety and depression were both higher in COVID-19 patients at time of admission than in pneumonia patients or a healthy control group. Anxiety and depression decreased in COVID-19 patients after one week of comprehensive psychological intervention. Understanding the psychological state of patients with pneumonia, especially patients with COVID-19 can help clinicians systematically identify patients vulnerable…
High risk of infection caused posttraumatic stress symptoms in individuals with poor sleep quality: A study on influence of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China.
This study examines Wuhan-exposure, sleep quality, and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in 2,027 Chinese residents. The results indicate that supporting good quality sleep in individuals with high infectious risk may prevent PTSS. Zhang et al. (March 24, 2020). High risk of infection caused posttraumatic stress symptoms in individuals with poor sleep quality: A study on…
The Impact of COVID-19 Epidemic Declaration on Psychological Consequences: A Study on Active Weibo Users.
Li et al review posts from 17,865 active users of Weibo, a Chinese social-media platform, and find an increase in negative emotions like anxiety, depression and indignation and sensitivity to social risks; as well as a decrease in positive emotions and life satisfaction after declaration of COVID-19 as an epidemic. Using social media data may…
March 24, 2020
The Role of Telehealth in Reducing the Mental Health Burden from COVID-19
Zhou et al describe the potential for short and long term mental health problems associated with COVID-19 among the general public and frontline workers, and believe an expansion of tele-mental health services with a focused public education campaign to promote these services would begin to address the widespread need. Zhou et al. (Mar 23, 2020)….
Factors Associated with Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019
This cross-sectional survey collected demographic and mental health data from 1,257 HCWs across several regions in China. Results revealed a high prevalence of mental health symptoms among HCWs treating patients with COVID-19, especially among women and HCWs in Wuhan, with junior titles and on the frontlines. Overall, 50%, 45%, 34% and 72% of all participants…
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