Psychotic disorders amid the COVID-19 pandemic: a consideration of risks and impacts.
Curr Opin Psychiatry
; 35(3): 140-145, 2022 05 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1672463
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE OF REVIEW The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe and widespread global impact but particularly for those with psychosis. This review summarizes recent evidence on the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and psychotic disorders, highlighting the risks faced by these individuals including the negative impacts on treatment services, complications from contracting COVID-19, and the acceptability of digital interventions. RECENT FINDINGS:
Mortality, morbidity, and infection outcomes are among the worst for individuals with psychotic disorders. Presentation rates for psychotic disorders are elevated at emergency departments compared with before the COVID-19 pandemic; demand for inpatient services has increased, and there have been complications in access because of pandemic restrictions. COVID-19 related stressors have led to the exacerbation and incidence of psychotic symptoms among individuals with and without preexisting psychotic diagnoses. Digital interventions may be an acceptable method for maintaining patient contact and treatment during extended isolation.SUMMARY:
More data is needed on the longitudinal trajectory for psychotic symptoms post-COVID-19 infection and pandemic restrictions to better support individuals with psychotic disorders. Development of a long-term pandemic management plan is needed to monitor and support psychiatric health across the population.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Psychotic Disorders
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Opin Psychiatry
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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