A woman in Loveland, Colorado, announced that her son has developed "COVID psychosis" after suffering from the novel coronavirus. She reported that her son suddenly changed weeks after contracting COVID-19, according to CBS. She noted that her son had completed his engineering studies. She continued, "After exhibiting strange behavior, his mental state was evaluated, and doctors indicated he has COVID psychosis."
According to psychologist Tida Thant from the University of Colorado, studying patients in a mental health clinic who have contracted COVID-19 has shown that the coronavirus can cause severe inflammation in the body and brain. Thant explained that "the immune system in the body may play a role in developing symptoms of psychosis." She added, "Delusions and hallucinations in individuals post-COVID-19 are part of this psychosis. Patients with COVID psychosis feel they are being persecuted and can have an inflated sense of self, similar to those with paranoia."
Among the delusions held by the woman's son is the belief that he is being monitored by law enforcement and that neighbors are trying to create problems for him. Thant stated that treating COVID psychosis with medication is possible, provided the patient engages with a doctor and recognizes that there is a problem.
