Psychological consequences and differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in patients with mental disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

People with mental disorders might be differentially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the impact of the pandemic on patients with various psychiatric disorders who were admitted to inpatient treatment.

Methods

Five-hundred thirty-eight inpatients with mental disorders participated in a survey about psychological consequences of the pandemic between March-December 2020. We examined the perceived burden by restrictions and worries, changes in health care utilization, and helpfulness of coping strategies.

Results

More than 50% reported any worsening of symptoms, 40% stated increased need of therapeutic support. High rates of symptom deterioration were observed for depressive symptoms (>55%), anxiety (>40%), and sle

SUBMITTER: Favreau M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8180351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature