This article by Dr Anne Selikowitz and Dr Sanil Rege summarises the mental health impact of COVID-19 on the medical workforce and highlights some practical management strategies.
There is significant uncertainty for all health professionals and key decision-makers in navigating the challenges posed by the pandemic. The impacts of the pandemic on the community and health workers will be identified over the coming years.
Psychiatrists play an important role as advocates for mental health. In these uncertain times, it becomes especially important that the mental health of front line health care workers is a key consideration.
The article covers the following:
Impact of the pandemic on the medical workforce
Concepts of Burnout and Moral Injury
Interventions to address the impact of the pandemic on the medical workforce.
Full article : https://psychscenehub.com/psychinsights/mental-health-challenges-healthcare-workers-during-covid-19-pandemic-management-strategies/
