Editorial: COVID-19: psychopathology of a pandemic.

This article, titled "Editorial: COVID-19: psychopathology of a pandemic," discusses the field of Epidemiological Psychiatry (EP) and its focus on studying the impact of infectious epidemiological events on mental health. The article highlights the importance of considering biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding the development of psychopathology during a pandemic. It also explores various studies that have examined the influence of age, sex, genetics, stress, resilience, and sociocultural differences on mental health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings emphasize the need for preventive measures and personalized approaches to address psychopathology during future infectious outbreaks. [Extracted from the article]