COVID-19-induced psychosis: new challenges for early career psychiatrists
Journal: I.P. Pavlov Russian Medical Biological Herald (Vol.29, No. 2)Publication Date: 2021-06-30
Authors : Maiti T. Essam L. Orsolini L. Ramalho R. El Halabi S. Nguyen V. Gürcan A. Jakhar J. Pinto da Costa M. Ojeahere M.I. Shoib S. Fedotov I.A.;
Page : 325-331
Keywords : COVID-19 pandemic; mental health; psychotic disorders; neurobiology; antipsychotics;
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on mental health has remained immense and global in all senses. Various types of induced psychiatric disorders, both new episodes and exacerbation of the preexisiting ones has been reported - starting from adjustment disorder to full psychotic illnesses. Various clinical symptoms, including systematized delusions, affective symptoms and self harm ideas has been mentioned needing upto prolonged admission and in patient care. Various etiopathogenetic models, incluing direct neural infection to cytokine storms or unmasking of the hidden vulnerabilities has been proposed however this needs further research. Traditional antipsychotic pharmacological agents has been proven to work well though special attention to pharmacological interactions is needed with caution for co morbid conditions and chance of side effects. We collaborated in worldwide Task Force of early career psychiatrists and prepared the definition of our point of view.
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