Associate Professor of the Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, 1st St. Petersburg State Medical University named after Pavlov, occupational therapist Maria Maltseva revealed the consequences that the coronavirus can have on the human brain. Her words on Thursday, December 31, are quoted by ” Moskovsky Komsomolets “.
So, according to the doctor, patients with COVID-19 may experience a state of delusion. Also, a number of infected people have psychomotor agitation. “This is a reaction to the coronavirus, and, of course, to a lack of oxygen,” Maltseva said. In this case, the effects of hypoxia can persist for 6-7 months.
In addition, the specialist noted, the coronavirus in a certain way affects those who are only afraid of getting infected. For example, in some people, fear of infection can develop into anxiety disorder and other types of behavioral disorders.
Earlier in December, a doctor and TV presenter Evgeny Komarovsky explained how the coronavirus affects the human psyche. According to him, up to 30 percent of patients with severe coronavirus do indeed suffer from depression and attempt suicide.