Psychiatric and neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 – A systematic review

Brain Behavior and Immunity, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 97, P. 328 - 348

Published: July 30, 2021

It has become evident that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a multi-organ pathology includes the brain and nervous system. Several studies have also reported acute psychiatric symptoms in COVID-19 patients. An increasing number of are suggesting deficits may persist after recovery from primary infection. In current systematic review, we provide an overview available evidence supply information on potential risk factors underlying biological mechanisms behind such sequelae. We performed search for sequelae patients using databases PubMed Embase. Included all contained follow-up period provided quantitative measures mental health. The was June 4th 2021. 1725 unique were identified. Of these, 66 met inclusion criteria included. Time to ranged immediately hospital discharge up 7 months discharge, participants spanned 3 266,586 participants. Forty anxiety and/or depression, 20 symptoms- or diagnoses post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), 27 cognitive deficits, 32 articles found fatigue at follow-up, sleep disturbances 23 studies. Highlighted severity, duration symptoms, female sex. One study showed abnormalities correlating with several inflammatory markers correlate symptoms. Overall, results this review suggest survivors but generally improve over time.

Language: Английский

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Families in the COVID-19 pandemic: parental stress, parent mental health and the occurrence of adverse childhood experiences—results of a representative survey in Germany

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 31(7), P. 1 - 13

Published: March 1, 2021

Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic is highly challenging, with parents having to meet various demands simultaneously. An increase in adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) has been widely predicted, but empirical evidence still scarce. This study aimed (1) generate representative data on pandemic-related stress, parental general subjective and mental health, occurrence of ACEs; (2) identify risk factors for an ACEs, (3) provide qualitative parents' experiences. A survey was conducted Germany August 2020 1024 underage children (Mage = 41.70, 50.9% female). More than 50% reported being stressed by social distancing closure schools childcare facilities. Parental stress increased significantly (d 0.21). Subgroups also very high levels depressive symptoms (12.3%) anxiety (9.7%). Up one-third sample ACEs child's lifetime. In this group, 29.1% witnessing domestic violence pandemic, 42.2% verbal emotional abuse. These families were characterized higher job losses, younger parent child age. Positive aspects related primarily personal or family life (e.g. slower pace life, time). While some coped well, a particularly negative pattern observed subgroup that experienced ACEs. emerged as important target point interventions addressing sequelae pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Coping With the COVID-19 Pandemic: Examining Gender Differences in Stress and Mental Health Among University Students

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a wide variety of unprecedented challenges, many which appear to be disproportionately affecting the mental health and well-being young adults. While there is evidence suggest university students experience high rates disorders, less known about specific impacts on student how they are coping with this stress. To address gap, we conducted an online study among undergraduate ( n = 366) examine impact academics, social isolation, health, as well extent have been implementing strategies. had more pronounced negative effect female students' stress compared male counterparts. Moreover, for females, frequent use media mechanism was associated greater perceived their academic performance levels, males. However, related similar effects both males females. reported using substances cope, cannabis outcomes, These findings highlight need adequate support services across post-secondary sector, point importance gender informed interventions pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Factors associated with psychological distress during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the predominantly general population: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. e0244630 - e0244630

Published: Dec. 28, 2020

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has escalated the burden of psychological distress. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with distress among predominantly general population during COVID-19 pandemic.We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and World Health Organization databases (Dec 2019-15 July 2020). included cross-sectional studies that reported pandemic. Primary outcomes were self-reported symptoms anxiety depression. Random-effects models used pool odds ratios (OR) 95% confidence intervals (CI). protocol was registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42020186735).We 68 comprising 288,830 participants from 19 countries. prevalence depression 33% (95% CI: 28%-39%) 30% (26%-36%). Women versus men (OR: 1.48 [95% 1.29-1.71; I2 = 90.8%]), younger older (< ≥35 years) adults (1.20 [1.13-1.26]; 91.7%), living rural urban areas (1.13 [1.00-1.29]; 82.9%), lower higher socioeconomic status (e.g. income: 1.45 [1.24-1.69; 82.3%]) odds. These (except for residential area) also Furthermore, infection risk (suspected/confirmed cases, hard-hit areas, having pre-existing physical or mental conditions) longer media exposure depression.One three have related Concerted efforts are urgently needed interventions high-risk populations reduce urban-rural, gender disparities

Language: Английский

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Positive psychology in a pandemic: buffering, bolstering, and building mental health

The Journal of Positive Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 17(3), P. 303 - 323

Published: Feb. 9, 2021

As the COVID-19 global health disaster continues to unfold across world, calls have been made address associated mental illness public crisis. The current paper seeks broaden these by considering role that positive psychology factors can play in buffering against illness, bolstering during and building processes capacities may help strengthen future health. explores evidence applications from nine topics support people through a pandemic: meaning, coping, self-compassion, courage, gratitude, character strengths, emotions, interpersonal high-quality connections. In times of intense crisis, such as COVID-19, it is understandable research heavily directed towards addressing ways which are wounded weakened. However, this need not come at expense also investigating sustained strengthened.

Language: Английский

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Long-term effects of COVID-19 on mental health: A systematic review

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 299, P. 118 - 125

Published: Nov. 16, 2021

Language: Английский

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The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic: A probability-based, nationally representative study of mental health in the United States

Science Advances, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 6(42)

Published: Sept. 23, 2020

As the COVID pandemic unfolded, acute stress and depressive symptoms increased alongside deaths in a U.S. probability-based sample.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(18), P. 6603 - 6603

Published: Sept. 10, 2020

The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has brought a great deal of pressure for medical students, who typically show elevated anxiety rates. Our aim is to investigate the prevalence in students during this pandemic. This systematic review and mini meta-analysis been conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Two researchers independently searched PubMed on 26 August 2020 cross-sectional studies COVID-19 outbreak, with no language restrictions applied. We then performed manual search detect other potentially eligible investigations. To 1361 records retrieved initial search, 4 more were added by medRxiv. Finally, eight finally included qualitative quantitative analysis, which yielded an estimated 28% (95% CI: 22–34%), significant heterogeneity between studies. similar that prior but correlates several specific COVID-related stressors. While some preventive risk factors have previously identified non-pandemic context, knowledge cognitions transmission, treatment, prognosis prevention negatively correlate anxiety, emerging as key factor may provide rationale why levels remained stable while increasing their non-medical peers general population. Other reasons invariability rates population are discussed. A major limitation our Chinese comprised 89% total sample, could compromise external validity work

Language: Английский

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Beliefs in Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation About COVID-19: Comparative Perspectives on the Role of Anxiety, Depression and Exposure to and Trust in Information Sources

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 16, 2021

While COVID-19 spreads aggressively and rapidly across the globe, many societies have also witnessed spread of other viral phenomena like misinformation, conspiracy theories, general mass suspicions about what is really going on. This study investigates how exposure to trust in information sources, anxiety depression, are associated with misinformation beliefs eight countries/regions (Belgium, Canada, England, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United States, Switzerland) during pandemic. Data were collected an online survey fielded from May 29, 2020 June 12, 2020, resulting a multinational representative sample 8,806 adult respondents. Results indicate that greater traditional media (television, radio, newspapers) lower beliefs, while politicians digital personal contacts beliefs. Exposure health experts only. Higher feelings depression We found relevant group- country differences. discuss implications these results.

Language: Английский

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The prevalence of anxiety and depression among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: An umbrella review of meta-analyses

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 107, P. 110247 - 110247

Published: Jan. 19, 2021

Language: Английский

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