Investigation of the impact of COVID-19 on mental health
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on brain function and mental health and the mitigating effects of neurofeedback on post-traumatic stress symptoms.
IRAS ID
290119
Contact name
Damien Coyle
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Ulster university
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
There is increasing data suggesting Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) [7], [8], [9] , is not simply a respiratory disease but includes widespread neurological changes such as cerebral infarcts. Furthermore, there is growing evidence of a secondary impact on mental health, coupled with research findings relating to the rise in mental health issues in the general population during/following previous pandemics.Thus, there is a clear need to evaluate the impact self-isolation has on the mental health of patients with COVID-19, and to work towards identifying effective measures to alleviate this impact.
REC name
Wales REC 2
REC reference
21/WA/0046
Date of REC Opinion
15 Feb 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion