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Headline: Studies have revealed that 84 per cent of patients with severe Covid-19 experience mental confusion and rapid mood changes. Experts share how to support a loved one who has been diagnosed

Summary: “Many patients in our Covid ward develop a lot of mental health issues after testing positive. They become consumed by the fear that they will succumb to the virus. This anxiety can result in panic attacks and palpitations. Those who are hospitalized are prone to depression. Everyone they encounter, including doctors and staff, is wearing PPE suits; this lack of human contact can heighten anxiety,” explains Dr Priyanka Thukral Mahajan, a consultant psychiatrist at Masina Hospital.