COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, has affected the whole world since the end of 2019.It is known that the disease affects multiple organs and systems in different ways.Among these effects, it is possible to count both direct and indirect effects on mental health too.Among the indirect effects, the effects of the pandemic on daily life and its consequences, and the direct effects on individuals who have been infected can be counted.All these effects do not manifest uniformly and cause deterioration in different aspects of mental health.Examples of these disorders are mood disorders, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders.Unfortunately, the mechanisms and basis of the effects of the infection have not been clarified yet.However, research on ways of protection and possible clinical manifestations has been carried out and published since the beginning of the pandemic.In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health was summarized in light of current research.
Authors: Gamze Gürcan, Sukru Alperen Korkmaz, Şule Bıçakcı, Ahmet Gürcan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.48176/esmj.2022.57
Publish Year: 2022
