Two Faces of Chronic Mental Disorders in a Changing World: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Genetic factors underlying the biological and clinical features are heterogenous, and a high degree of pleiotropy is involved (1). Mitigating the negative effect of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health was recently announced as a public health priority (5). Stigmatization, obstacles on physical and mental health engagement, low income, negative factors associated with life style and poor social support have contributed to the adverse impact of the pandemic.