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An Impulsive Suicide Attempt in a Patient with No Psychiatric History and a Recent COVID-19 Diagnosis: A case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 2022

J. Kim ,
C. Jackson  and
H. Raai
J. Kim*
Affiliation:
SBH Health System, Department Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Health, New York, United States of America
C. Jackson
Affiliation:
SBH Health System, Department Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Health, New York, United States of America
H. Raai
Affiliation:
SBH Health System, Department Of Psychiatry And Behavioral Health, New York, United States of America
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted concerns regarding increased suicide rates and exacerbation of underlying mental illness symptoms. •There is evidence suggesting neurocognitive changes as well as immune response in COVID-19 infection may increase a patient’s propensity for suicidal ideation. • Patients who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may be affected by psychological factors of anxiety, stress related to having this novel virus as well as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep disorders throughout treatment and post-treatment of continued concerns. •The combination of psychiatric, neurological, and physical symptoms associated with COVID-19 may elevate suicide risk

Objectives

We present a case of a female with no prior psychiatric history who impulsively attempted suicide after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis and subsequent quarantine. Will explore possible link between increase of suicidal ideation and COVID-19 infection.

Methods

A case report.

Results

Link between increase of suicidal ideation and COVID-19 infection has not been clearly established but there have been reports, as in our case, of the possible vulnerability to mental illness and new onset suicidal ideation that COVID-19 survivors may experience. It may be useful to screen all patients for depressive symptoms after a COVID-19 infection. Early identification and treatment of depression in recovered COVID-19 patients will help to improve psychological impact on COVID-19 survivors and potentially reduce suicide rates.

Conclusions

As COVID-19 infection may trigger new onset mental illness, exacerbate symptoms of underlying mental illness, and may increase suicidal ideation, further research is needed to evaluate links between COVID-19 infection and depression with suicidal ideation

Disclosure

No significant relationships.

Keywords

CoronavirusCovid-19Suicide
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European Psychiatry , Volume 65 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 30th European Congress of Psychiatry , June 2022 , pp. S474
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