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Psychopathological consequences related to COVID-19 infection: The most relevant reactions of the general population

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 August 2021

G. Serafini ,
A. Aguglia ,
A. Amerio ,
L. Sher  and
M. Amore
G. Serafini*
Affiliation:
Department Of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal And Child Health (dinogmi), University of Genoa, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy, Genoa, Italy
A. Aguglia
Affiliation:
Department Of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal And Child Health (dinogmi), University of Genoa, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy, Genoa, Italy
A. Amerio
Affiliation:
Department Of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal And Child Health (dinogmi), University of Genoa, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy, Genoa, Italy
L. Sher
Affiliation:
Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, United States of America
M. Amore
Affiliation:
Department Of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal And Child Health (dinogmi), Departimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Genova, Genoa, Italy
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

As a result of the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in the Chinese city of Wuhan, a situation of socio-economic crisis and profound psychological distress rapidly occurred worldwide.

Objectives

This work aimed to comprehensively review the current literature about the impact of COVID-19 infection on the mental health in the general population.

Methods

A detailed review has been conducted in order to identify the main psychopatological consequences related to Covid-19 infection in the general population.

Results

Various psychological problems and important consequences in terms of mental health including stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, uncertainty during COVID-19 outbreak emerged progressively. The psychological impact of quarantine related to COVID-19 infection has been additionally documented together with the most relevant psychological reactions in the general population related to COVID-19 outbreak.

Conclusions

The role of risk and protective factors against the potential to develop psychiatric disorders in vulnerable individuals with Covid-19 infection need to be carefully addressed in the clinical practice.

Keywords

COVID-19 infectionmental healthpreventive strategiesPsychological Distress
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European Psychiatry , Volume 64 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 29th European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2021 , pp. S259
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