A Randomized Study Using Telepresence Robots for Behavioral Health in Interprofessional Practice and Education.

Background: The events of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic forced the world to adopt telemedicine frameworks to comply with isolation and stay-at-home regulations. Telemedicine, in various forms, has been [...]

Comparison of hospital worker anxiety in COVID-19 treating and non-treating hospitals in the same city during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hadassah Medical Organization operates two hospitals in Jerusalem. During the COVID-19 pandemic it made an administrative decision to operate one hospital as a COVID-19 treatment hospital (CTH) and to [...]

Prevalence of mental health problems and associated risk factors among military healthcare workers in specialized COVID-19 hospitals in Wuhan, China: A cross-sectional survey.

China has been severely affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since December 2019. Military healthcare workers in China have experienced many pressures when combating COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate [...]

A quantitative and qualitative study on the neuropsychiatric sequelae of acutely ill COVID-19 inpatients in isolation facilities.

This study examined the neuropsychiatric sequelae of acutely ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection who received treatment in hospital isolation wards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ten COVID-19 patients [...]

Breathing CORONA into the PSYCHE: An Interesting Case Series During COVID-19 Pandemic.

The ongoing COVID 19 pandemic has taken a toll on not only physical health but the mental well being of the individuals too. This novel virus has shaken the very [...]

Mental well-being and association of the four factors coping structure model: A perspective of people living in lockdown during COVID-19.

The physical and mental health risks of COVID-19 become higher as people are asked to stay home for an indefinite period. The objective was to investigate the link between the [...]

Psychiatric Disorders and Hydroxychloroquine for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A VigiBase Study.

In the stressful context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some reports have raised concerns regarding psychiatric disorders with the use of hydroxychloroquine. In this study, we reviewed all [...]

Mental Health Presentations to Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department During COVID-19 Lockdown.

To describe mental health presentations to a tertiary emergency department in New Zealand during a national COVID-19 Lockdown.A retrospective, comparative cohort study in Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand.There was a 3510 [...]

The Early Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Care Mental Health Services.

This study aimed to explore the effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown measures adopted in England on patients with acute mental illness.The authors analyzed referrals to the crisis resolution and [...]

Risk Perceptions and Psychological Effects During the Italian COVID-19 Emergency.

The current study provides data about the immediate risk perceptions and psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among Italian participants. A sample of 980 volunteers answered a web-based survey which [...]