@article{ref1,
title="Depression and suicidality in a COVID-19 patient: a case report from Calabar, Nigeria",
journal="West African journal of medicine",
year="2022",
author="Edet, B. E. and Essien, E. A. and Ugobo, M. B. and Okafor, C. J. and Olose, E. O. and Essien, V. A.",
volume="39",
number="5",
pages="548-551",
abstract="BACKGROUND: The coronavirus pandemic is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. While physical recovery has been made a priority, the psychological wellbeing of recovered patients is not receiving the attention it deserves. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 27-year-old male who developed severe depression associated with anxiety and suicidal ideations two weeks after full recovery from COVID- 19 infection. Significant somatization was also present at the onset which he misattributed to a recurrence of the infection. He was admitted for in-patient psychiatric care and fully recovered after six weeks of medication and psychotherapy. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Infection with the virus is a psychologically distressing experience that can trigger mental disorders in vulnerable individuals. Our report highlights the mental health needs of all COVID-19 patients and the need for psychological evaluation in the post-recovery period.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0189-160X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}