Analyzing the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mood Disorders in Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about restrictions on social interactions, altered work settings/job losses, decreased access to groceries and essentials, and more With strict prevention measures and isolating quarantine experiences, it was anticipated that the lockdown would have psychological effects Some contributing psychological stressors included duration of quarantine, fear of infection, boredom, lack of supplies, inadequate information, and finances This study aimed to quantify and evaluate any change in mood disorder diagnoses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemi