ABSTRACT
Since mid-December 2019, a new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has emerged in China. It was reported that Wuhan Mental Health Center in China was affected from the very beginning of the outbreak. Coincidentally, another large-scale nosocomial infection occurred at the psychiatric ward of the Daenam Hospital in South Korea. It is important for the policymakers to pay full attention on this aspect worldwide and corresponding prevention recommendations should be provided.
Subject(s)
Betacoronavirus/immunology , Coronavirus Infections/immunology , Immune Tolerance/immunology , Pneumonia, Viral/immunology , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/immunology , COVID-19 , Coronavirus Infections/psychology , Coronavirus Infections/therapy , Humans , Pandemics , Pneumonia, Viral/psychology , Pneumonia, Viral/therapy , SARS-CoV-2 , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/psychology , Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic/therapyABSTRACT
Since the middle of December 2019, human-to-human transmission of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has occurred among close contacts. At the same time, greater attention should be paid to psychological crisis intervention (PCI) among affected populations, for the timely prevention of inestimable damage from a secondary psychological crisis. PCI has been initiated via remote (telephone and internet) and onsite medical services to help medical workers, patients, and others affected to overcome any psychological difficulties. This paper outlines experiences based on the work of the Shanghai Medical Team.