In the big picture of COVID-19 pandemic: what can sleep do

Chen, Yi-Ting; Zhao, Anda; Xia, Yuanqing; Lyu, Jiajun; Ye, Xiuxia; Liu, Ningning; Li, Shenghui

doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2020.06.009

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“…A sufficient level of information is therefore mandatory. Apart from this, individuals with high levels of burden should have access to interventions [ 4 , [16] , [17] , [18] ].…”

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“…This showed impact on the stock market. While sleep is assumed to be involved in the pathological process of COVID-19 [ 4 ], studies on the psychological effects of other viral diseases and pandemics [ [5] , [6] , [7] ], and of COVID-19 in China [ 8 ], showed increased anxiety, depression and sleep disturbances. These can be only partly transferred to the current situation in Europe.…”

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Sleep disturbances, fear, and generalized anxiety during the COVID-19 shut down phase in Germany: relation to infection rates, deaths, and German stock index DAX

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic impacts the whole world. So far, nothing is known about the course of psychological disturbances, such as fear, anxiety, and sleep disturbances of this pandemic over time in Europe. Methods Aim of this web-based survey was to assess the mental health burden of the German public over a period of 50 days after the COVID-19 outbreak. 16,245 individuals responded regarding sleep disturbances, COVID-19-fear, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7). Data were put in relation to infection rates, number of deaths and the German stock index. Results The specific fear increased rapidly in concordance with infection numbers. However, no relation to the number of deaths was found, COVID-19-fear developed reversed to the stock index. Initially, 13.5% of the respondents reported a reduced sleep quality, and 7.2% a moderate generalized anxiety; proceeding simultaneously with high peaks. Finally, more than twice as many respondents showed psychological burdens. Conclusion The COVID-19-fear decreased within six weeks to the level before the shutdown, indicating a habituation to the threatening situation. However, generalized anxiety remained elevated over time. Sleep disturbances, generalized anxiety as well as economical stock alterations develop in advance to infectiological trends which demands consequent and comprehensible information policies.

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“…A sufficient level of information is therefore mandatory. Apart from this, individuals with high levels of burden should have access to interventions [ 4 , [16] , [17] , [18] ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sleep disturbances, fear, and generalized anxiety during the COVID-19 shut down phase in Germany: relation to infection rates, deaths, and German stock index DAX

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“…Studies have shown that many patients experience serious sleep problems during the COVID‐19 treatment 18‐21 Sleeping is a physiological and behavioral process required to live, and it plays an important role in strengthening the immune system 21,22 . Sleep deprivation negatively affects immune responses by disrupting the circadian rhythm 19 .…”

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The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the anxiety and sleep quality of patients with COVID‐19: A randomized controlled study

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Öztürk

Özlü

et al. 2021

Perspect Psychiatr Care

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Purpose This study aimed to determine the effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the anxiety and sleep quality of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). Materials and Methods This is an experimental study. Its data were collected in the infectious diseases clinic of a research hospital from May to August, 2020. This study was carried out with 67 COVID‐19 patients (33 in the experimental group and 34 in the control group). The data were collected using a personal information form, the state‐trait anxiety inventory, and the Richards–Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. The progressive muscle relaxation exercises were performed twice a day for 5 days with the researcher's supervision. The data were analyzed using means, numbers, percentage distributions, the χ 2 test, the dependent t test, and the independent t test. Results Statistically significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups' mean posttest scores on the State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Richards–Campbell Sleep Questionnaire ( p < 0.05). The in‐group comparison of the experimental group found a statistically significant difference between their mean pretest and posttest scores on the State Anxiety Scale ( p < 0.05). The in‐group comparison of the control group found no statistically significant changes in their mean pretest and posttest scores on the State Anxiety Scale ( p > 0.05). Conclusion The progressive muscle relaxation exercises effectively reduced the anxiety and improved the sleep quality of patients with COVID‐19.

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“…24 Melatonin, a sleep regulatory hormone is also being recommended as an additional treatment for Covid-19 patients as it is considered to reduce the anti-inflammatory cytokines in an efficient manner. 154 During this Covid-19 pandemic, it is essential to keep track of the psychological behaviors of the patients as stress induced elevated inflammation developed during the disease or even the infection itself may lead to mood-related disorders and suicide risks. Patients with previous psychological predisposition factors are to be keenly observed.…”

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Social and Biological Parameters Involved in Suicide Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

Chenthamara

Prasathkumar

Becky

et al. 2020

Int J�Tryptophan�Res

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Fear is an indispensable characteristic of any infectious disease, and the alarm will be further amplified when the infection spreads uncontrollable, unpredictable, and global. The novel corona virus (SARS CoV-2) lead Covid-19, has been declared as a global emergency by WHO as it has affected millions of people with a high mortality rate. The non-availability of medicine for Covid-19 and the various control measures such as social distancing, self-isolation, house quarantine, and the new normal implementation by different nations across the world to control the spread of Covid-19 made people vulnerable to fear and anxiety. As a result, considerable number of Covid-19-related suicidal deaths has been reported across the world during this pandemic. There have been several studies which describe the psychosocial aspects of suicidal ideation. However, the research on the biological aspects of suicidal ideation/suicidal risk factors that are related to pandemic are unreported. Hence this review article is intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of suicidal deaths during Covid-19 and also aimed to addresses the possible link between suicidal ideation and different factors, including psycho-social, behavioral, neurobiological factors (proximal, distal, and inflammatory) and immunity. The alterations in glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmitters had upregulated the GABARB3, GABARA4, GABARA3, GABARR1, GABARG2, and GAD2 gene expressions in suicidal victims. The changes in the Kynurenine (KYN) pathway, Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis (HPA axis) hyperactivation, and dysregulation of serotonin biosynthesis would significantly alter the brain chemistry in people with suicide ideation.

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In the big picture of COVID-19 pandemic: what can sleep do

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Sleep disturbances, fear, and generalized anxiety during the COVID-19 shut down phase in Germany: relation to infection rates, deaths, and German stock index DAX

Sleep disturbances, fear, and generalized anxiety during the COVID-19 shut down phase in Germany: relation to infection rates, deaths, and German stock index DAX

The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the anxiety and sleep quality of patients with COVID‐19: A randomized controlled study

Social and Biological Parameters Involved in Suicide Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review

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