This article reviews the current state of knowledge and promising new directions concerning
the psychology of pandemics. Pandemics are disease outbreaks that spread globally …

Abstract Purpose of Review This systematic review evaluated the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on obsessive–compulsive symptoms. Recent Findings Most studies showed that …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated restrictions may contribute to a
deterioration in mental health; individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may …

Background There has been much speculation about untoward effects of the Covid-19
pandemic on psychological symptoms. OCD may be expected to be especially impacted …

Several current publications have considered persons with obsessive compulsive disorder
(OCD) as particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 period, and to require more frequent …

In view of disease-related threats, containment measures, and disrupted healthcare,
individuals with pre-existing mental illness might be vulnerable to adverse effects of the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted billions of people globally. Governments have
ordered travel bans, lockdowns, quarantines, physical distancing and self-isolation …

The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with an increased prevalence of mental health
problems and addictive behaviors. There is a growing theoretical and empirical evidence …

Despite evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for obsessive-
compulsive disorder (OCD), many individuals with OCD lack access to needed behavioral …

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a profound impact on the
lifestyles and mental health of young people. It has been hypothesized that the focus on …