Worsening of Preexisting Psychiatric Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: To ascertain factors associated with worsening of psychiatric conditions during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This study anonymously examined 2,734 psychiatric patients worldwide for worsening of their preexisting psychiatric conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. An independent clinical investigation of 318 psychiatric patients from United States was used for verification. Results: Valid responses mainly from 12 featured countries indicated self-reported worsening of psychiatric conditions in two-thirds of the patients assessed that was through their significantly higher scores on scales for general psychological disturbance, posttraumatic stress disorder, and depression. Female gender, feeling no control of the situation, re

SUBMITTER: Gobbi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7772353 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature