A living systematic review of the psychological problems in people suffering from COVID-19

•There existed high proportions of COVID-19 patients with psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), insomnia, somatization, fear.•The psychological problems of the patients varied in different investigation periods and different course stages, which was closely related to the patients themselves, their surroundings and social support.•The prevalence of anxiety, depression and insomnia in severe patients was higher than other patients.•The prevalence of PTSD in COVID-19 patients surveyed from mid-February to mid-March 2021 was higher than other periods.