“Brain Fog” as a symptom of the “Long-COVID” syndrome, its impact on the mental health of those affected by COVID-19 and its treatment

Anna Bilali; Frosyna Anagnosti; Pinelopi Stamati; Kiriaki Gatanas; Nikolaos Thalassinos; Agis Terzidis

doi:10.59400/apr.v3i1.358

“Brain Fog” as a symptom of the “Long-COVID” syndrome, its impact on the mental health of those affected by COVID-19 and its treatment

Anna Bilali Independent Researcher, Athens, ATH 15771, Greece
Frosyna Anagnosti Department of Nursing, Sotiria Athens Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, ATH 11527, Greece
Pinelopi Stamati Athens Nursing Home, Financial Services of Athens Merciful Society, Athens, ATH 11524, Greece
Kiriaki Gatanas Adult Care Facility, Saint Michael’s Home, Yonkers, New York City, NY 10705, USA
Nikolaos Thalassinos Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of West Attica, GR 12243, Greece
Agis Terzidis Medical School National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, ATH 11527, Greece

Article ID: 358

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v3i1.358

Keywords: Brain Fog; Long-COVID; mental health; patients

Abstract

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s lives is dramatic. The relationship between Brain Fog and Long-COVID, the consequences for the mental health of patients, and its treatment are the objectives of this systematic review. An electronic search was carried out, and the databases searched included PubMed, Emerald, EMBASE, and Science Direct. Regarding the review, data collection included English papers with full bibliographies, abstracts, and keywords, published in electronic form in the last 2 years (2020–2022). The findings indicate the importance of a holistic approach and treatment for Post-COVID Brain Fog. It is also necessary for healthcare workers to investigate the biological and psychosocial background of Brain Fog symptoms in detail to provide the appropriate health service. However, more scientific studies are needed on the effectiveness of treatment approaches for the benefit of public health and well-being.

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Bilali, A., Anagnosti, F., Stamati, P., Gatanas, K., Thalassinos, N., & Terzidis, A. (2024). “Brain Fog” as a symptom of the “Long-COVID” syndrome, its impact on the mental health of those affected by COVID-19 and its treatment. Applied Psychology Research, 3(1), 358. https://doi.org/10.59400/apr.v3i1.358

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