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Mason Chacko1,2, Asha Job1, Fred Caston1
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY USA.
SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine
|October 5, 2020
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic can trigger severe psychosis and suicidal behavior, even in individuals without prior psychiatric history. Early intervention combining various treatments is crucial for managing these critical neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychiatry
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic presents significant stressors, including infection fears, financial difficulties, and social isolation.
- Emerging evidence suggests a link between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as psychosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of severe psychosis and suicidal behavior following COVID-19 infection in a patient with no prior psychiatric history.
- To contribute to the understanding of the association between coronaviruses and severe neuropsychiatric outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 52-year-old male patient.
- Treatment involved a multimodal approach including milieu therapy, pharmacotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.
Main Results:
- The patient developed severe paranoia and attempted suicide after COVID-19 infection.
- Successful treatment was achieved through the combined therapeutic interventions.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 infection, similar to other coronaviruses, may elevate the risk for severe psychosis.
- The case highlights the potential for COVID-19 to precipitate suicidal behavior in vulnerable individuals.
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