Title of article :
A Case Report of Suicide Attempt Caused by Acute and TransientPsychotic Disorder during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Author/Authors :
Zhang, Kai Department of Psychiatry - Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University - Hefei , China , Shi, Yudong Department of Psychiatry - Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University - Hefei , China , Liu, Huanzhong Department of Psychiatry - Chaohu Hospital of Anhui Medical University - Hefei , China , Hashimoto, Kenji Division of Clinical Neuroscience - Chiba University Center for Forensic Mental Health - Chiba , Japan
Abstract :
We reported a case of suicide attempt caused by acute and transient psychotic disorder during the COVID-19 outbreak, whichbroke out in December 2019 in Wuhan. An epidemic of infectious diseases brought great psychological pressure to the public.During this period, a 20-year-old man went to the hospital repeatedly because he suspected that he was infected, with suspiciousauditory hallucinations, self-laughter, primary delusions, victimization delusions, relationship delusions, and suicide attempts.He was diagnosed with Acute Transient Psychotic Disorder. 0.1 g bid Quetiapine was given orally, then gradually increased to0.4 g per day, supplemented by cognitive therapy. The patient was discharged from hospital in relief of symptoms on February9th.Conclusion. During the epidemic period, in addition to strengthening the protection work, we should also monitor themental and psychological state of the population to prevent mental illness caused by coronavirus.
Keywords :
A Case Report , Suicide Attempt Caused , Acute and Transient Psychotic Disorder during , COVID-19 Outbreak
Journal title :
Case Reports in Psychiatry
