Exploring the mental health impact of chikungunya fever: a scoping review

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the mental health impacts associated with chikungunya fever and highlight the need for integrated care.
• Conducted a scoping review on mental health aspects of chikungunya.
• Analyzed existing literature on psychiatric manifestations related to the infection.
• Considered multidisciplinary approaches for addressing mental health in chikungunya follow-up.
• Identified various psychiatric symptoms linked to chikungunya infection.
• Highlighted the need for routine mental health assessments post-infection.
• Suggested integrated care could reduce morbidity associated with chicken fever.