Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety Disorder, and Suicide Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: This study reviews the existing literature on psychiatric interventions for individuals affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. My article cumulates previous research on how extreme stressors associated with COVID-19 may aggravate or cause psychiatric problems. The unpredictability of the COVID-19 epidemic progression may result in significant psychological pressure on vulnerable populations. Persons with psychiatric illnesses may experience worsening symptoms or may develop an altered mental state related to an increased suicide risk. The inspected findings prove that psychological intervention measures for patients affected by the epidemic should be designed and personalized adequately. Preventive measures seek to decrease infection rates and cut down the risk of the public healthcare system

SUBMITTER: Pera A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7769944 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature