The mental health burden of COVID-19 and associated quarantine can be enormous for the elderly. Being at higher risk for serious illnesses results in them being further isolated at a time of prolonged social distancing. In the following suicide-attempt cases, we examine the effects of quarantine and a global pandemic that expose the elderly to increased risk for negative mental health outcomes. Examining defense mechanisms and the effects of quarantine may help healthcare professionals better identify individuals at higher risk during times of crises that warrant isolation and quarantine, and provide appropriate interventions.

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COVID-19 和隔离对老年住院患者自杀的影响——病例报告

COVID-19 和相关隔离的心理健康负担对老年人来说可能是巨大的。患严重疾病的风险更高，导致他们在长时间保持社交距离时被进一步孤立。在以下自杀未遂案例中，我们研究了隔离和全球流行病的影响，这些影响使老年人面临更大的负面心理健康结果风险。检查防御机制和隔离的影响可能有助于医疗保健专业人员在需要隔离和隔离的危机期间更好地识别风险较高的个人，并提供适当的干预措施。