Medical Observer 
 Opinion

Post-COVID-19 psychosis is real but rare, and can happen to anyone

Dr Sarah Hellewell (PhD)
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23 March 2022
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Far from the respiratory disease we saw at first, COVID-19 can impact almost all parts of the body, including the brain.

For a small number of people, COVID-19 infection may be accompanied by an episode of post-COVID-19 psychosis, a break from reality which can be frightening for the patient and their loved ones.

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