COVID-19 Vaccination and Mental Disorders, What Has Been Accomplished and Future Direction

Pandolfo, Gianluca; Genovese, Giovanni; Iannuzzo, Fiammetta; Bruno, Antonio; Pioggia, Giovanni; Gangemi, Sebastiano

doi:10.3390/brainsci12020292

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“…Diagnosis of PTSD and vaccine hesitancy levels are positively related in clinical practice [ 37 ], in contrast to clinical depression and anxiety levels [ 38 ]. However, the concept of fear of vaccination [ 39 , 40 ] has rarely been explored in comparison to vaccination hesitancy [ 41 , 42 , 43 ].…”

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Longitudinal Predictors of Coronavirus-Related PTSD among Young Adults from Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel

Ochnik

Rogowska

Arzenšek

et al. 2022

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The aim of this study was to reveal longitudinal predictors of coronavirus-related PTSD and the moderating roles of country, sex, age, and student status among young adults from Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel. We included the following predictors: perceived stress, exposure to COVID-19, perceived impact of COVID-19 on well-being in socioeconomic status (PNIC-SES) and social relationships (PNIC-SR), fear of COVID-19, fear of vaccination, and trust in institutions. We conducted the study online among a representative sample of 1723 young adults aged 20–40 (M = 30.74, SD = 5.74) years in February 2021 (T1) and May–June 2021 (T2). We used McNemar’s χ2 and the paired samples Student’s t-test to test differences over time. We assessed the relationships between variables using Pearson’s correlation. We performed structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the associations between variables at T1 and T2. We used a lagged regression model to examine the causal influences between variables across different time points (T1 and T2). The results showed that all variables decreased over time, except exposure to COVID-19. The rates of infected, tested, and under-quarantine participants increased. The rates of those who lost a job and experienced worsening economic status decreased. The rate of hospitalized participants and those experiencing the loss of close ones did not change. Higher perceived stress, fear of COVID-19, fear of vaccination, and trust in institutions were significant longitudinal predictors of coronavirus-related PTSD regardless of country, sex, age, and student status. Institutions should provide more accurate programs for public health, so trust in institutions can be a protective and not a risk factor in future traumatic events.

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Longitudinal Predictors of Coronavirus-Related PTSD among Young Adults from Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel

Ochnik

Rogowska

Arzenšek

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“…Another recent study in Turkey concerning patients with schizophrenia found that the use of available resources, to changes in daily living, and social interaction and support were facilitators in coping with the pandemic burden [63]. These observations are indirectly supported by a recent review regarding the concerns and fears of patients with mental disorders toward COVID-19 vaccination, which highlights that, contrary to expectations at the beginning of the pandemic, SMI may positively affect attitudes toward the vaccine [64]. This finding suggests that the ability to seek support, which may influence adherence, could represent a crucial protective personality trait in these patients.…”

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Clinical Outcome in Persons with Severe Mental Disorders Attending a Mental Health Day Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ninou,

Peritogiannis,

Tzimogianni

et al. 2024

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Background: Studies assessing the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations highlight the emergence of mental health difficulties, especially if a mental health disorder is already present. Patients with severe mental illnesses (SMIs) may be even more vulnerable to the psychosocial effects of the pandemic. However, little is known regarding the possible impact of the pandemic on SMI patients supported by community-based mental health day centers. Methods: A two-year prospective study comprising 29 individuals with SMI was conducted by the Skitali Mental Health Day Center in Ioannina, Northwest Greece. The described group of examined patients consisted mainly of psychotic patients (65.5%). Patients were assessed using the Health of Nations Outcome Scale and the Global Assessment of Functioning scale, and scores prior to and after the onset of the pandemic were compared. Results: The results indicated that participants did not present any significant decline in their overall clinical status during the COVID-19 pandemic and the national lockdown measures. Conclusions: This finding is relevant because previous research has shown that the pandemic may negatively impact adherence to treatment and service attendance and that the symptomatology of patients with SMIs may further deteriorate. It is suggested that the operation of mental health day centers during collective stressful events should be preserved, but further research is needed to evaluate their role in maintaining continuity of care during such events.

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“…Importantly, several countries have already prioritized vaccination for people with severe mental illness [ 169 , 170 ]. The relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and mental disorders was investigated in several studies [ 171 , 172 , 173 ].…”

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The Relationship between Mental Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic—Course, Risk Factors, and Potential Consequences

Markiewicz-Gospodarek

Górska

Maciejewski

et al. 2022

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In this review the authors discuss that COVID-19 has already had a direct impact on the physical health of many people and that it appears to have put at risk the mental health of large populations. In this review, we also discuss the relationship between mental disorders and the SARS-CoV-2 infection. We convey the disorders’ risk factors and the more serious mental disorder consequences of COVID-19. People with mental health disorders could be more susceptible to the emotional responses brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic may adversely influence the mental health of patients with already diagnosed mental disorders. For the aim of dealing better with the psychological problems of people afflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic, new psychological procedures are required.

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COVID-19 Vaccination and Mental Disorders, What Has Been Accomplished and Future Direction

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

Longitudinal Predictors of Coronavirus-Related PTSD among Young Adults from Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel

Longitudinal Predictors of Coronavirus-Related PTSD among Young Adults from Poland, Germany, Slovenia, and Israel

Clinical Outcome in Persons with Severe Mental Disorders Attending a Mental Health Day Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Relationship between Mental Disorders and the COVID-19 Pandemic—Course, Risk Factors, and Potential Consequences

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