Covid aspects of psychiatry Flashcards
Which steroid is often used to treat covid?
dexamethasone
What is a complication which can occur from steroid use?
Steroid induced mania and psychosis
When does steroid induced psychosis commonly start?
3-5 days after initial steroid treatments
What are some acute psychiatric conditions that covid can cause?
Delirium
Insomnia
Anxiety
What are some psychiatric conditions which can occur after covid (long covid)?
Insomnia Anxiety memory impairment Depression fatigue PTSD
Who commonly gets PTSD after having covid?
People who have been treated in intensive care
Females
Healthcare workers
What is the most common psychiatric condition presenting with covid?
Delirium
How common is fatigue after covid?
1 in 5 have fatigue after covid
Which mental illness has a higher risk of getting covid?
Schizophrenia
Psychotic illness
Which mental illness has a higher mortality rate associated with covid?
Psychotic illness.
Are people with mental disorders more likely to get covid?
No
Are people with mental disorders more likely to die from covid?
Yes
What is the death rate for people with learning difficulties who get covid?
3.6x the general population.
Who were at risk of suicidal thoughts during lockdown?
Lower income
pre existing mental health diagnosis
living alone
younger age group
Who were at risk of suicidal thoughts during lockdown?
Lower income
pre existing mental health diagnosis
living alone
younger age group
