The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic outbreak quickly became an international public-health emergency. COVID-19 poses a challenge to the general population in terms of psychological resilience.¹ Yet, chronically ill patients may perceive they are at a higher risk of infection and in greater need of health care.

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前线提示：在COVID-19锁定期间，对慢性病患者的心理支持分为四个步骤。

2019年冠状病毒病（COVID-19）流行迅速成为国际公共卫生突发事件。就心理适应能力而言，COVID-19对普通人群构成了挑战。¹然而，慢性病患者可能会认为自己感染的风险更高，更需要医疗保健。