The mental health toll of COVID-19: significant increase in admissions to ICU for voluntary self-inflicted injuries after the beginning of the pandemic

The mental health toll of COVID-19: significant increase in admissions to ICU for voluntary self-inflicted injuries after the beginning of the pandemic

Abstract Background COVID-19 outbreak deeply impacted on mental health, with high rate of psychological distress in healthcare professionals, patients and general population. Current literature on trauma showed no increase in ICU admissions for deliberate self-inflicted injuries in the first weeks a...

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Main Authors: Silvia Mongodi, Giulia Salve, Marta Ravasi, Damiano Rizzi, Matteo Mangiagalli, Valeria Musella, Catherine Klersy, Luca Ansaloni, Francesco Mojoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Subjects:
COVID-19
Self-harm
Suicide attempts
Self-inflicted injuries
Suicidal behaviours
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-023-00590-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-023-00590-x

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