Evaluation of emergency department visits for mental health complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dana L SaccoMarc A ProbstKatharina SchultebraucksM Claire GreeneBernard P Chang

Published in: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open (2022)

There was a relative increase in patients presenting to the ED with complaints of anxiety and depression during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while absolute numbers remained stable. Our results highlight the importance of acute care-based mental health resources and interventions to support patients during this pandemic.

Keyphrases

emergency department
mental health
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
acute care
prognostic factors
body mass index
physical activity
coronavirus disease
patient reported
drug induced
adverse drug