COVID-19 pandemic and mental health consequences: Systematic review of the current evidence
COVID-19 pandemic and mental health consequences: Systematic review of the current evidence
Nina Vindegaard,M. Benros
2020 · DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.05.048
Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2,794 Citations
TLDR
Patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders reported worsening of psychiatric symptoms and a decrease in psychological well-being in the general public was observed in the general public.
Abstract
Highlights • COVID-19 patients displayed high levels of PTSS and increased levels of depression.• Patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders reported worsening of psychiatric symptoms.• Higher levels of psychiatric symptoms were found among health care workers.• A decrease in psychological well-being was observed in the general public.• However, well conducted large-scale studies are highly needed.