COVID-19 pandemic could cause spike in psychosis cases, scientists warn

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'COVID-19 is a very stressful experience for everyone, particularly those with complex mental health needs,' said Ellie Brown of the University of Melbourne.

-19 was common reported a 25 percent year-on-year spike in cases of schizophrenia, a disorder whose symptoms include psychosis, in January 2020. That study involved 13,783 psychiatric patients from Xuzhou Oriental People's Hospital and featured 35,909 control patients. Its authors pinned the blame onstress and social distancing measures. However, as the increase in cases was relatively small the spike may have happened at random, argued the authors of the review.

"We know that psychosis, and first episodes of psychosis, are commonly triggered by substantial psychosocial stresses. In the context of COVID-19, this could include stress relating to isolation and having to potentially remain within challenging family situations."

 

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