Background: Viral infections such as measles virus (MV), herpes virus,
and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can lead to transient or
permanent neurological or psychiatric dysfunction. However, respiratory
system affecting viruses have appeared as an unbeatable challenge to the
modern world. They include the human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV),
the influenza virus (IV), and the coronavirus (CoV). They cause acute
respiratory infections mainly children under 5 years old and also the
elderly. The most frequent clinical manifestations are febrile or
afebrile seizures, status epilepticus, encephalopathies, and
encephalitis. Objective: The objective of this review is to assess the
effect of COVID-19 on our mood and thinking during this pandemic.
Method: We reviewed the literature using different databases e.g.,
Google Scholar, PubMed, and Science direct etc. Results: Viral
Infections badly affect the nervous system functions and ultimate can
lead to the onset of neurological and psychological illnesses.
Conclusion: COVID-19 is somehow causing depression, anxiety, panic
attacks, and stress. As a consequence, social distancing has increased
that has ultimately modified our thinking style, mood and has lead to
the psychological, emotional and behavioral changes. Review Criteria We
reviewed the literature using different databases e.g., Google Scholar,
PubMed, etc. from 1997 to 2021 without language limitations. Message for
the clinic It is clear that COVID-19 causes cardiac, respiratory, renal,
and gastrointestinal dysfunctions and has also a direct effect on brain
functioning resulting in psychological and behavioral changes. Along
with other dysfunctions, it has severely affected the living style of
people and brought depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loneliness, and
self-deprecation. It is highly recommended that while treating such
patients, all these aspects should be kept in mind. Hence, not only
medication can ameliorate the side impacts of this infection but
counseling is another tool to bring positive impact in those
respondents.