Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Mini-Review

Borrego Ruiz, Alejandro

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Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Mini-Review

dc.contributor.author	Borrego Ruiz, Alejandro
dc.date.accessioned	2025-06-26T07:33:57Z
dc.date.available	2025-06-26T07:33:57Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.description	La versión registrada de este artículo, publicado por primera vez en Novel Trends in Mental Health, 1(1), 31-38, está disponible en línea en el sitio web del editor: Stripe Journals: https://mentalhealth.stripejournals.com/impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-a-mini-review/. The registered version of this article, first published in Novel Trends in Mental Health, 1(1), 31-38, is available online from the publisher's website: Stripe Journals: https://mentalhealth.stripejournals.com/impact-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-a-mini-review/.
dc.description.abstract	The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by global messaging about prevention strategies, and by measures aimed to control the transmission, significantly impacting the prevalence of obsessivecompulsive disorder and the quality of life of those affected by the condition. The present review work is aimed to analyze the most recent literature about the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on obsessivecompulsive disorder. Multiple studies indicated a notable rise in the prevalence and severity of obsessivecompulsive symptoms. The studies also illustrated varying impacts of the pandemic on different populations. Contamination-related obsessive-compulsive symptoms worsened due to public health messaging and the associated responsibility to prevent harm, reflecting the broader psychological implications of the pandemic's context. In addition, various studies identified maladaptive coping mechanisms in response to pandemic-related stress, particularly among individuals with severe psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, the pandemic accelerated the adoption of tele-psychotherapy as a viable treatment option. Given the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, ongoing research is critical to understanding its impact on obsessive-compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders. This review underscores the necessity for customized therapeutic strategies and public health approaches that acknowledge the complex interaction between mental health, societal stressors, and treatment accessibility in the evolving landscape of global health crises.	en
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dc.identifier.citation	Borrego-Ruiz, A. (2024). Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Mini-Review. Novel Trends in Mental Health, 1(1), 31-38.
dc.identifier.issn	3066-4071
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/26926
dc.journal.issue	1
dc.journal.title	Novel trends in mental health
dc.journal.volume	1
dc.language.iso	en
dc.page.final	38
dc.page.initial	31
dc.publisher	Stripe Journals
dc.relation.center	Facultad de Psicología
dc.relation.department	PSICOLOGÍA SOCIAL Y DE LAS ORGANIZACIONES
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.uri	Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 4.0 Internacional
dc.subject	61 Psicología::6114 Psicología social
dc.subject.keywords	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder	en
dc.subject.keywords	Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms	en
dc.subject.keywords	COVID-19 Pandemic	en
dc.subject.keywords	Impact	en
dc.subject.keywords	Mental Health	en
dc.title	Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Mini-Review	en
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dc.type	journal article	en
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