A study published in Psychological Medicine found that veterans with pre-existing psychiatric disorders have an increased risk for long COVID, especially among younger individuals and those with stress-related disorders. Long COVID refers to COVID-19 symptoms persisting beyond 3 months, with overlapping symptoms like fatigue and cognitive impairment. The study looked at health records from over 600,000 US veterans and found that individuals with psychiatric disorders had a higher risk for long COVID diagnosis. Specific disorders like stress-related disorders, anxiety, and depression had a stronger association with long COVID. The study suggests tailored guidelines for diagnosing long COVID in patients with psychiatric disorders.
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Pre-Existing Psychiatric Disorders Increase Risk for Long COVID
