COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound implications not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. From the direct neuropsychiatric effects of the virus to the psychological stressors of lockdowns and isolation, understanding the psychiatric implications is crucial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers comprehensive insights into the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19. Our expert editors curate content that sheds light on the pandemic's multifaceted impact, ensuring psychiatrists are equipped to address the evolving needs of their patients during these unprecedented times.
Ruth Westheimer, MD Appointed the Country's First Loneliness Ambassador
New York appoints Dr. Ruth Westheimer as its first Loneliness Ambassador to address the serious health risks of social isolation.
The Moderating Effect of Emotion Regulation Between Fear of COVID-19 and Quality of Life Among Lebanese Adults
Those providing mental health services during pandemics should bolster their patients’ use of cognitive reappraisal rather than expressive suppression and positive affect rather than negative affect to improve their mental and physical quality of life.
Structural Racism and Lessons Not Heard: A Rapid Review of the Telepsychiatry Literature During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Data on whether psychiatry can be practiced effectively via telephone are lacking. This study examined the racial and sociodemographic distribution of people receiving audiovisual versus audio-only telepsychiatry since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent JCP Articles
Association of Distress Due to Systemic Racism and Racial Disparities With Psychopathology and Suicidal Ideation Among US Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Data from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study shed light on the intersection of systemic racism and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conflating Capacity and Compliance
Commenting on a recent JCP editorial, the authors discuss decision-making capacity as it relates to COVID-19 vaccine refusal.
Recognizing Impaired Decisional Capacity in Vaccine Refusal: Reply to Kels and Kels
The authors reply to a letter commenting on Dr Goldberg’s JCP editorial examining COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.
Recent PCC Articles
A Case of COVID-19–Induced Mania
A 54-year-old man recently infected with COVID-19 was brought to the ED by police with new-onset mania. He had no significant medical or psychiatric history.
Association Between Post-COVID Pulmonary Dysfunction and New-Onset Anxiety and Depression and the Impact of Incentive Spirometer-Based Exercises
Incentive spirometry, in addition to providing gains in pulmonary function, improved new-onset anxiety and depressive symptoms in post-COVID patients.
Exploring Therapeutic Approaches for Long COVID Neuropsychiatric Sequelae: Current Understanding and Potential Strategies
While the literature on therapeutic agents for long COVID is limited, several psychopharmacologic options have shown potential in managing its neuropsychiatric sequelae.
Front of Mind News
Report: Mental Health Decline Among Healthcare Workers Started During COVID
The COVID pandemic strained healthcare workers, worsening a mental health crisis and emphasizing the need for improved support.
Rethinking Mental Health in a Post COVID World
The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the need for a more individualized and globally-minded approach to mental health.
New Research Validates Long COVID's Existence
A groundbreaking study identified unique immunological markers in Long COVID patients, opening new avenues for diagnosis and treatment.
Study: Long COVID Associated With Substantial Brain Fog
Long COVID leads to significant cognitive deficits like memory loss and trouble reasoning, especially in severe cases.
The Weekly Mind Reader: Psych Drugs Can Treat COVID
Cheap, readily available psychotropic drugs show early promise for treating COVID and other chronic conditions.
