KevinMD February 1, 2025
Introduction
Long COVID has emerged as a silent health crisis, lingering long after the acute phase of the pandemic has faded. For countless lives, the battle with COVID-19 did not end with recovery from the virus. Instead, it transformed into an enduring struggle with debilitating symptoms, including depression, anxiety, sleep disorder, PTSD, cognitive dysfunction, and post-COVID fatigue. This psychiatric landscape demands more than incremental solutions; it calls for bold, transformative approaches that integrate precision psychiatry, neuroinflammation science, and global health equity. PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, refers to a condition where individuals experience intense stress or fear long after a traumatic event. Cognitive dysfunction, often called “brain fog,” includes problems with memory, attention, and mental clarity.
The psychological and cognitive...