%0 Journal Article
%T Post-COVID-19 psychosis: Cotard's syndrome and potentially high risk of harm and self-harm in a first-onset acute and transient psychotic disorder after resolution of COVID-19 pneumonia
%J Early intervention in psychiatry
%D 2021
%A Ignatova, Desislava
%A Krasteva, Kristina
%A Akabalieva, Katerina
%A Alexiev, Spiridon
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X AIM: This report aims to illustrate the possibility of an acute onset of psychosis after COVID-19 infection in a patient without previous history of psychiatric disorders and to highlight the need for early screening and intervention in such cases. <br><br>METHODS: Clinical presentation of a case, followed by clinical discussion and literature review of the effect of the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and its impact on mental health in terms of neuropsychiatric conditions. <br><br>RESULTS: We present a case of acute and transient psychotic disorder following complete recovery of COVID-19 bilateral pneumonia. The patient has no prior psychiatric history and presents with acute onset, disorganized behaviour, Cotard's delusion and a potentially high risk of psychotic homicide and suicide. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Early intervention and treatment with antipsychotic medication are of crucial importance for the effective treatment and complete recovery of these patients.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I John Wiley and Sons
%@ 1751-7885
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/eip.13254