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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2024; 12(23): 5308-5312
Published online Aug 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i23.5308
Understanding the etiology of mental health problems in post-rehabilitation COVID-19 patients: Insights and strategies for effective intervention
Hai-Sheng Hu, Bao-Qing Sun
Hai-Sheng Hu, Guangzhou Respiratory Health Research Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
Bao-Qing Sun, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Hu HS and Sun BQ contributed to this study; Sun BQ designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Hu HS contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Hu HS and Sun BQ contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript, illustrations, and literature review.
Supported by Guangzhou Laboratory Emergency Research Project, No. EKPG21-302.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest related to this study or its publication.
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Corresponding author: Bao-Qing Sun, PhD, Professor, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, No. 28 Qiaozhong Middle Road, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China. sunbaoqing@vip.163.com
Received: April 19, 2024
Revised: May 22, 2024
Accepted: June 3, 2024
Published online: August 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Epidemiological data from 2020 have revealed a worldwide escalation in major depressive disorders by 27.6% and in anxiety disorders by 25.6% amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The prevalence of mental health issues among patients with COVID-19 after rehabilitation is on the rise and is potentially linked to bereavement or the neurological impact of the virus. Implementing dietary interventions, health supplements, and traditional Chinese medicines with neuroprotective properties is imperative to safeguard the nervous systems of these individuals and improve their mental well-being.