Related Articles The emotional impact of Coronavirus 2019 nCoV new Coronavirus disease Psychiatry Res 2020 Mar 12 287 112915 Authors Lima CKT Carvalho PMM Lima IAAS Nunes JVAO Saraiva JS de Souza RI da Silva CGL Neto MLR Abstract BACKGROUND A novel form of Coronavirus 2019 nCoV in Wuhan has created a confused and rapidly evolving situation In this situational framework patients and front line healthcare workers are vulnerable METHOD Studies were identified using large circulation international journals found in two electronic databases Scopus and Embase RESULTS Populations of patients that may require tailored interventions are older adults and international migrant workers Older adults with psychiatric conditions may be experiencing further distress The COVID 19 epidemic has underscored potential gaps in mental health services during emergencies CONCLUSIONS Most health professionals working in isolation units and hospitals do not receive any training for providing mental health care Fear seems more certainly a consequence of mass quarantine PMID 32199182 PubMed as supplied by publisher