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Review
. 2020 May:287:112915.
doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112915. Epub 2020 Mar 12.

The emotional impact of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (new Coronavirus disease)

Carlos Kennedy Tavares Lima  1 , Poliana Moreira de Medeiros Carvalho  1 , Igor de Araújo Araruna Silva Lima  2 , José Victor Alexandre de Oliveira Nunes  2 , Jeferson Steves Saraiva  2 , Ricardo Inácio de Souza  2 , Claúdio Gleidiston Lima da Silva  3 , Modesto Leite Rolim Neto  4
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Review

The emotional impact of Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (new Coronavirus disease)

Carlos Kennedy Tavares Lima et al. Psychiatry Res. 2020 May.

Abstract

Background: A novel form of Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan has created a confused and rapidly evolving situation. In this situational framework, patients and front-line healthcare workers are vulnerable.

Method: Studies were identified using large-circulation international journals found in two electronic databases: Scopus and Embase.

Results: Populations of patients that may require tailored interventions are older adults and international migrant workers. Older adults with psychiatric conditions may be experiencing further distress. The COVID-19 epidemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies.

Conclusions: Most health professionals working in isolation units and hospitals do not receive any training for providing mental health care. Fear seems more certainly a consequence of mass quarantine.

Keywords: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV); Emergencies; Mental health; Psychological problems.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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