Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	118913
Country	Austria

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Effective factors in psychotherapeutic treatment for long-term psychosomatic consequences of COVID-19: Patient-centered, practice-oriented and clinically efficient approaches
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Petra Klampfl, Laurenz Stastka, Larisa Dzirlo, Johanna Alexopoulos and Henriette Löffler-Stastka
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Corresponding Author	Henriette Löffler-Stastka, Dean, Director, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Postgraduate Program for Psychotherapy Research MSc CE, Medical University Vienna, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, Vienna 1090, Austria. henriette.loeffler-stastka@meduniwien.ac.at
Key Words	Crises; Psychosomatic long-term consequences; Effective factors; Importance of the group; Structure-related perspective
Core Tip	This opinion review investigates influencing factors in bio-psycho-socially oriented treatments for individuals with long-term psychosomatic consequences after coronavirus disease 2019, also focusing the patients' perspective. The aim is to show effects on changes in coping with illness and symptoms. The quality of relationship building and the significance of the group are identified as essential factors. Beyond enhanced coping skills, a changed attitude towards oneself is central. Personality structure and mentalization capacity are mediating factors.
Citation	Klampfl P, Stastka L, Dzirlo L, Alexopoulos J, Löffler-Stastka H. Effective factors in psychotherapeutic treatment for long-term psychosomatic consequences of COVID-19: Patient-centered, practice-oriented and clinically efficient approaches. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-14 00:30
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-14 00:31
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 08:58
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 08:58
Revised	2026-02-14 09:43
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-21 02:43
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-21 07:06
Articles in Press	2026-05-21 07:06
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