In other words, if you’ve been having mental health issues after COVID, you are not alone. About a third of COVID patients had one of these diagnoses, and 12.8% of people with COVID had a new diagnosis after their bout with the coronavirus. But on the other hand, there does seem to be something special about COVID, and it’s reflected in the numbers. Whatever the exact reason, this study emphasizes that COVID and mental health issues are linked, so if you haven’t felt like yourself since getting over the infection, you are truly not alone. Check out “long COVID” support groups if you’d like to connect with others, and consider that it may be time to find a therapist to deal with any lingering (or new) mental health issues.

Source: The Nation April 08, 2021 22:00 UTC