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[Pandemic and mental adjustment disorders. Therapy options]
A V Vasileva1,2
1Bekhterev National Research Medical Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Abstract:
The article considers the main triggers of adjustment and anxiety disorders in the time of pandemic that brings significant changes in all life dimensions with the high uncertainty level. The article highlights a role of coronavirus infodemic in the development of anxiety disorders. The main targets for cognitive, emotional and behavioral interventions are suggested. Recommendations for anxiety adjustment disorders psychopharmacotherapy with the use of tranquillizers as treatment of choice are given. Prevention measures for medical doctors working in conditions of pandemic are proposed.
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