COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound implications not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. From the direct neuropsychiatric effects of the virus to the psychological stressors of lockdowns and isolation, understanding the psychiatric implications is crucial. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry offers comprehensive insights into the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19. Our expert editors curate content that sheds light on the pandemic’s multifaceted impact, ensuring psychiatrists are equipped to address the evolving needs of their patients during these unprecedented times.

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Recently published articles about COVID

Panic Disorder Following COVID-19 Vaccination

Case Report

Panic Disorder Following COVID-19 Vaccination

February 17, 2022

Read about the case of a middle-aged man who presented with new-onset panic disorder after receiving his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

N. A. Uvais

Gender Incongruence Unmasked by Manic Switch During COVID-19 Infection

Case Report

Gender Incongruence Unmasked by Manic Switch During COVID-19 Infection

February 3, 2022

Here, read about a patient who experienced gender incongruence symptoms in the setting of mania shortly after testing positive for COVID-19.

N. A. Uvais , Sayantanava Mitra

Conflating Capacity and Compliance

Letter to the Editor

Conflating Capacity and Compliance

February 1, 2022

Commenting on a recent JCP editorial, the authors discuss decision-making capacity as it relates to COVID-19 vaccine refusal.

Charles G. Kels , Lori H. Kels

Recognizing Impaired Decisional Capacity in Vaccine Refusal: Reply to Kels and Kels

Letter to the Editor

Recognizing Impaired Decisional Capacity in Vaccine Refusal: Reply to Kels and Kels

February 1, 2022

The authors reply to a letter commenting on Dr Goldberg’s JCP editorial examining COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Joseph F. Goldberg , Jacob M. Appel

Brief Report

Perceived Stress and Stigma Among Nurses

January 27, 2022

In this brief report, the authors discuss their study that assessed stigma and stress among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

N. A. Uvais , Mohammed Jezeel Nalakath

Commentary

Response to the Opioid Crisis and the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 20, 2022

In this commentary, the authors discuss biological similarities of the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as differences in response to the 2 public health crises.

Akshay P. Padala , Kerrie B. Wilson , Aparna Das