Mental Health Services in Lombardy during COVID-19 outbreak.
Psychiatry Res
; 288: 112980, 2020 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-46382
ABSTRACT
Lombardy is the Region in Italy the most heavily affected by coronavirus disease (COVID-19) contagion. The Regional Health Authority mandates that mental health services should be guaranteed, identifying mental health as a priority for their citizens. Recommendations for occupational and health safety have been provided to patients and hospital staff, including support for telemedicine activities and remote psychosocial interventions. Services of the Mental Health Departments of Milano "Niguarda" and Brescia "Spedali Civili" Hospitals are providing continued care at a community, residential and hospital level, and to positive COVID-19 psychiatric patients in need of hospitalization.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Telemedicine
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Coronavirus Infections
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Pandemics
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Mental Disorders
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Mental Health Services
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychiatry Res
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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