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KMID : 1009020230210030410
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Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience
2023 Volume.21 No. 3 p.410 ~ p.418
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Psychiatric Health in the Korean Population
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Wang Sheng-Min
Kim Sung-Hwan
Choi Won-Seok
Lim Hyun-Kook
Woo Young-Sup
Pae Chi-Un
Bahk Won-Myong
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Abstract
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has multiple negative impacts on the psychiatric health of both those previously infected and not infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Moreover, the negative impacts of COVID-19 are closely associated with geographical region, culture, medical system, and ethnic background. We summarized the evidence of the impact of COVID-19 on the psychiatric health of the Korean population. This narrative review included thirteen research articles, which investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the psychiatric health of Koreans. COVID-19 survivors were reported to have a 2.4 times greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders compared to members of a control group, and anxiety and stress-related disorders were the most common newly diagnosed psychiatric illnesses. Studies also reported that COVID-19 survivors had a 3.33-fold higher prevalence of insomnia, a 2.72-fold higher prevalence of mild cognitive impairment, and a 3.09-fold higher prevalence of dementia compared to the control group. In addition, more than four studies have highlighted that the medical staff members, including nurses and medical students, exhibit a greater negative psychiatric impact of COVID-19. However, none of the articles investigated the biological pathophysiology or mechanism linking COVID-19 and the risk of diverse psychiatric disorders. Moreover, none of the studies were actual prospective studies. Thus, longitudinal studies are needed to more clearly elucidate the effect of COVID-19 on the psychiatric health of the Korean population. Lastly, studies focusing on preventing and treating COVID-19?associated psychiatric problems are needed to provide a benefit in real clinical settings.
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KEYWORD
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SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Psychiatry, Health, Korea
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