Citation

Khan A, Heide S, Flatley A, Khan A, Nobler M. Psychiatry Res. Case Rep. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.psycr.2022.100067

PMID

36212621

PMCID

PMC9531362

Abstract

The COVID-19 disease has been linked to multiple physical and mental health consequences which may be partially attributed to multi-system modulation by inflammatory cytokines. Post-acute sequelae (PASC) of SARS-CoV-2 infection, colloquially known as "Long Covid", has become an established entity. However, screening guidelines and interventions for COVID-19 survivors remain elusive. The neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 seem to originate from a cumulation of biopsychosocial factors which may predispose individuals to acute psychiatric decompensation irrespective of a previously diagnosed mental illness. We present a case report which illustrates how cognitive issues and medical complaints may negatively interact resulting in significant depression and a severe suicide attempt.

Language: en

Keywords

COVID-19; Major depressive Disorder; Post-acute sequelae of COVID-19; Serotonin and Norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor; Vestibulo-cochlear sequelae of COVID-19