Link between COVID-19 infection and subsequent mental health and neurological conditions found

April 07, 2021

As a result, health care systems need to be resourced to deal with the anticipated need, both within primary and secondary care services.' Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been growing concern that survivors might be at increased risk of neurological disorders. Overall, the estimated incidence of being diagnosed with a neurological or mental health disorder following COVID-19 infection was 34%. As a result, the authors say that COVID-19 does lead to a greater risk of neurological and psychiatric disorders than these other health conditions. Thirdly, the severity and course of the neurological and psychiatric disorders is not known.

The source of this news is from University of Oxford