Prevalence and associated risk factors of psychotic experiences in the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The results indicated that more than one-in-seven non-help-seeking individuals from the general public were screened as having self-reported PEs and a high-risk profile for psychosis during the pandemic. Elevated prevalence rates observed during lockdowns and among specific subgroups support the need for psychosis risk screening in public health strategies. Further research is needed to directly compare pre- and post-pandemic rates and explore long-term outcomes.