Open AccessPsychologyMedicine

Nina Vindegaard, M. Benros

2020.5.30BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY

DOI: 10.1016/j.bbi.2020.05.048

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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.

Citation format

VINDEGAARD, Nina; BENROS, M. COVID-19 pandemic and mental health consequences: Systematic review of the current evidence. BRAIN BEHAVIOR AND IMMUNITY, 2020, 89: 531–542.