Long-Term Mental Health Evaluation After COVID-19: Insights From the CARDIO COVID 20-21 Registry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychopathological manifestations are key features of long COVID, contributing to a considerable global mental health burden. Neuropsychiatric sequelae such as anxiety, depression, cognitive dysfunction, and perceived stress may persist for months or years after infection. Latin American populations remain underrepresented, despite a high prevalence of long COVID and unique socio-demographic characteristics. Understanding these impacts is essential for targeted screening and interventions.

Methods

We conducted a prospective study of patients hospitalized for severe COVID-19. Psychiatric evaluation used the General Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Perceived Stress Scale-14, and Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III), at an average of 2

SUBMITTER: Rivas Nieto JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861518 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature