SAMHSA releases resource on treating Long COVID’s mental health impact
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today issued an advisory offering evidence-based resources to help clinicians assess and treat mental health symptoms and conditions associated with Long COVID, from fatigue and sleep disturbances to depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“Long COVID has a range of burdensome physical symptoms, and can take a toll on a person’s mental health,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. “…This advisory helps to raise awareness, especially among primary care practitioners and clinicians who are often the ones treating patients with Long COVID.”
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