<scp>Post‐COVID</scp> ‐19 psychosis: Cotard's syndrome and potentially high risk of harm and self‐harm in a first‐onset acute and transient psychotic disorder after resolution of <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 pneumonia

Aim This report aims to illustrate the possibility of an acute onset of psychosis after COVID‐19 infection in a patient without previous history of psychiatric disorders and to highlight the need for early screening and intervention in such cases. Methods Clinical presentation of a case, followed by clinical discussion and literature review of the effect of the new coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 and its impact on mental health in terms of neuropsychiatric conditions. Results We present a case of acute and transient psychotic disorder following complete recovery of COVID‐19 bilateral pneumonia. The patient has no prior psychiatric history and presents with acute onset, disorganized behaviour, Cotard&#39;s delusion and a potentially high risk of psychotic homicide and suicide. Conclusion Early intervention and treatment with antipsychotic medication are of crucial importance for the effective treatment and complete recovery of these patients.