Mental health care for medical staff and affiliated healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

2020/04/01 by Matthew Walton, Esther Murray, Michael D Christian · 5 citations
Health Professions · Psychology · #COVID-19 and Mental Health #Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout #Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

paper · pdf · doi:10.1177/2048872620922795

openalex publication_date 2020/04/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge for society. Supporting the mental health of medical staff and affiliated healthcare workers (staff) is a critical part of the public health response. This paper details the effects on staff and addresses some of the organisational, team and individual considerations for supporting staff (pragmatically) during this pandemic. Leaders at all levels of health care organisations will find this a valuable resource.

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