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Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in disease severity and medication adherence of patients who stayed away from Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) activities during the Covid-19 pandemic period although they participated more regularly in CMHC activities before the Covid-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: 54 patients who regularly attended CMHC were included in the study retrospectively. The first interview in this study was held in January 2020, and the second interview was held in June 2021. Results: The increase in the PANSS total 2 score compared to the PANSS total 1 score, the increase in the PANSS positive 2 score compared to the PANSS positive 1 score, the increase in the YMRS 2 score compared to the YMRS 1 score, and the decrease in the MMAS 2 score compared to the MMAS 1 score were found to be significant (p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.002, p<0.001, respectively). Those who were registered in CMHC for a longer period of time and who participated in CMHC activities for more active days in a week had higher PANSS total 2 scores, PANSS positive 2 scores, YMRS 2 scores, and lower MMAS 2 scores. Conclusion: In our study, patients who could not participate actively in CMHC due to social isolation had an increase in the severity of their disease and a decrease in their medication adherence. These results show both the negative effects of the covid-19 pandemic on patients and the importance of CMHC services for patients.

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