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Anxiety and Suicidality in a Hospitalized Patient with COVID-19 Infection

Danny Epstein1, Wisam Andrawis1, Ari M Lipsky2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine 'B', Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel.

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
|May 14, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic can trigger severe mental health issues, including anxiety and insomnia, even in patients with mild infections. This case highlights the critical need for mental health support during isolation to prevent tragic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitates isolation and quarantine measures.
  • These measures can precipitate new psychiatric symptoms or worsen existing mental health conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical importance of mental health support for patients during COVID-19 isolation.
  • To underscore the potential psychological impact of pandemic-related restrictions.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a young male patient admitted for mild COVID-19.
  • Observation of psychological symptoms (anxiety, insomnia) during isolation.
  • Documentation of a suicide attempt and subsequent trauma care.

Main Results:

  • A patient with mild COVID-19 developed severe anxiety and insomnia during isolation.
  • The patient attempted suicide, requiring urgent surgical intervention.
  • The case underscores the psychological toll of isolation.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 isolation can lead to new or aggravated psychiatric symptoms.
  • Mental health services are essential in facilities treating COVID-19 patients.
  • Healthcare workers must recognize and address patient distress during the pandemic.

Keywords:
COVID-19Suicidalitydistressisolationquarantine

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