Tinnitus and Biopsychosocial Ramifications of COVID-19 Associated With Severe Suicide Attempt-A Case Report

Authors

Anum Khan, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, NY, United States.
Sara Heide, New York Medical College, Department of Psychiatry, NY, United States.
Andrew Flatley, New York Medical College, Department of Psychiatry, NY, United States.
Aliya Khan, Broward Health, Department of Internal Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States.
Mitchell Nobler, Westchester Medical Center Health System-System-New York Medical College, Department of Psychiatry, NY, United States.

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

Psychiatry Research Case Reports

First Page

100067

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2022

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

The COVID-19 disease has been linked to multiple physical and mental health consequences which may be partially attributed to multi-system modulation by inflammatory cytokines. Post-acute sequelae (PASC) of SARS-CoV-2 infection, colloquially known as "Long Covid", has become an established entity. However, screening guidelines and interventions for COVID-19 survivors remain elusive. The neuropsychiatric sequelae of COVID-19 seem to originate from a cumulation of biopsychosocial factors which may predispose individuals to acute psychiatric decompensation irrespective of a previously diagnosed mental illness. We present a case report which illustrates how cognitive issues and medical complaints may negatively interact resulting in significant depression and a severe suicide attempt.

Recommended Citation

Khan, A., Heide, S., Flatley, A., Khan, A., & Nobler, M. (2022). Tinnitus and Biopsychosocial Ramifications of COVID-19 Associated With Severe Suicide Attempt-A Case Report. Psychiatry Research Case Reports, 1 (2), 100067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psycr.2022.100067