The impact of COVID-19 on a cohort of patients treated with clozapine.
Y FahyB DineenColm McDonaldB HallahanPublished in: Irish journal of psychological medicine (2021)
Three months into the COVID-19 pandemic and its restrictions, the impact on individuals with treatment-resistant psychotic disorders attending a clozapine clinic has been modest, with preliminary evidence demonstrating minimal increases in subjective symptoms of anxiety and reduced social functioning. Reduced social engagements and supports attainable both within the community and from mental health services were noted by some participants.