Survivors of COVID-19 are at high risk of posttraumatic stress disorder

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by major psychological trauma. It could result in serious distress and disability. Previous epidemic studies report high prevalence rates among people exposed to the trauma resulted from an infectious disease epidemic. While the...

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Published in:Global health research and policy 2020-06, Vol.5 (1), p.29-29, Article 29
Main Authors: Xiao, Shuiyuan, Luo, Dan, Xiao, Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Coronavirus disease 2019
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
COVID-19 - psychology
Epidemics
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Infectious diseases
Mental disorders
Post traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Prevention
Risk Factors
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - epidemiology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Survivors - psychology
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Summary:Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by major psychological trauma. It could result in serious distress and disability. Previous epidemic studies report high prevalence rates among people exposed to the trauma resulted from an infectious disease epidemic. While the control of the epidemic and care of patients with COVID-19 are still the dominant task of the whole world, this commentary calls for attention to early intervention and prevention of PTSD among huge numbers of COVID-19 survivors, their family members, health care professionals and other first-line helpers.
ISSN:2397-0642
2397-0642
DOI:10.1186/s41256-020-00155-2