Long Covid Mental Health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, one-fourth of surveyed healthcare professionals reported mental distress that was severe enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for ...

From anosmia to strokes, the virus can leave lasting effects on the brain. Research shows over 33% of post-COVID patients develop conditions like anxiety, depression, or… — Psychiatry Excellence (@psycheureka)

KKN Gurugram Desk | The COVID-19 pandemic that began in late 2019 disrupted lives worldwide, leaving a lasting impact on global health systems and mental

The acute effects of COVID-19 were always known to be devastating and life-threatening, affecting a wide range of organ systems.

Long COVID presents a global psychiatric crisis requiring precision psychiatry, neuroinflammation research, and equitable access to mental health care for low- and middle-income countries.

Our results contribute to the understanding of anxiety-depression-PTSD-AD symptom networks in resilient and non-resilient individuals by highlighting the consequences of heterogeneity in adaptation capacity in the development of pandemic-related psychopathology.

The findings underscore the need for targeted mental health interventions, especially for vulnerable groups such as young women. The findings also emphasize the importance of considering demographic-specific responses in public health strategies to better address the mental health consequences of la …

Rehabilitation involving cognitive behavioral therapy could help improve functional capacity for those with post–COVID-19 condition, also known as long COVID, according to a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open. Patients who had undergone a brief outpatient program incorporating...

Young people face lasting mental health challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting education and emotional development.

This study examines whether the detrimental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the affectivity of the population extend one year after the outbreak. In an online-mobile session, participants completed surveys (i.e., demographic characteristics, positive-negative affectivity, interoceptive awareness …

There is a co-occurrence of the severity of psychopathological symptoms: anxiety, depression, distress and sleep disorders with the severity of PTDS and its dimensions among patients who have undergone severe COVID-19 in the recent past. A protective factor against post-hospitalisation PTSD is highe …

Exploring the long-term neurological consequences of COVID-19

The COVID Stress Scales (CSS; Taylor et al., 2020b) were developed as a measure of stress related to any pandemic, making it a valuable self-report measure for potential future large-scale infectious disease outbreaks. Although the initial validation study of the CSS indicated evidence of its psycho …

SARS-CoV-2 appears to travel widely across the cerebral cortex

The chronic illnesses that make doctors doubt their patients often start after what “should” be a short-lived sickness—like COVID-19.

Patients with severe mental disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorders, may not be in a more disadvantageous position in terms of psychiatric service use during the pandemic. The pandemic response structure of mental health services should be modified to fit the needs of anxiety/depressio …

The psychological impact of surviving an admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) with COVID-19 is uncertain. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms in ICU ...

Previous research on the effects of COVID-19 found it linked to heart attack, heart failure, brain fog, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted educational systems worldwide, profoundly impacting the mental health and psychosocial well-being of students, ...

Depression and cognitive symptoms worsen in the years following hospitalization for Covid-19, according to a new study into the long-term effects of the disease.

Despite the immense impact of Long COVID on public health and those affected, its aetiology remains poorly understood. Findings suggest that psychological factors such as depression contribute to symptom persistence alongside pathophysiological ...

Based on nationally representative panel data (N person-years = 40,020; N persons = 18,704; Panel Labour Market and Social Security; PASS) from 2018 to 2022, we investigate how mental health changed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We employ time-distributed fixed effects regressions to show …

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clinical characteristics and outcomes from a cohort of patients with LC and examines how cognitive dysfunction is related to various other health domains such as function, neuropsychiatric issues, and quality of life. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional analyses were conducted using self-reported data collected by online survey: demographic information, questions about symptoms, perceived deficits, functional limitations, and other measures of well-being from various standardized instruments. The relationship between cognitive dysfunction and these variables was assessed by Spearman correlations and chi-square tests. Results: The sample included 427 subjects: 29.7% male, median 45 (14–89) years old. Based on normative cutoff, a large majority (72.4%) presented with cognitive dysfunction, which was significantly associated to fatigue (P .001), disability (P .001), reduced employment (P .001), and difficulty in usual activities (P .001). Conclusions: These findings align with and expand on previous studies investigating the negative impact of LC. Impaired cognition seems linked to adverse effects and daily functioning but causality cannot be determined without further research. Ongoing efforts are needed for identifying feasible and effective treatment options that may improve management of this complex condition....

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Our findings provide support for the long-lasting effects of pandemic events and quarantine on emerging adults' mental health, with cascade effects on intrusive symptoms, social anxiety, and binge eating. The study has interesting research, practice, and public health policies implications.

Inflammation and Depressive Mood

Research from the University of Washington revealed that COVID-19 lockdowns led to accelerated cortical thinning in adolescents, impacting brain development significantly. This effect was more pronounced in females than males, raising concerns about long-term brain health. The study highlights th

Objective This study investigates persistent physical and neuropsychiatric symptoms in Long COVID, focusing on their severity and assessing risk/resilience factors, including conscientiousness and neuroticism. The study utilizes a mediation model to explore the potential role of psychological distress in mediating its impact on cognitive decline. Methods In an online survey, 114 participants diagnosed with Long COVID completed assessments, including the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) for psychological distress, Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) questionnaire for cognitive decline, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep disorders, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) with “BIG-5 inventory” subscales for risk/resilience factors. Results Findings showed high rates of depressive disorders (45.6%), generalized anxiety disorders (21%), sleep disturbances (76.3%), and reported cognitive changes (94.7%). Conscientiousness negatively correlated with psychological distress (p