Mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19.

N. Greenberg; D. Weston; C. Hall; T. Caulfield; V. Williamson; K. Fong

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Mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19.

February 24, 2021

Greenberg N, Weston D, Hall C, et al. Occup Med (Lond). 2020;71(2):62-67.

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The burden of the COVID-19 pandemic has placed healthcare workers at higher risk for poor mental health outcomes. This survey of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff working in intensive care units (ICUs) identified significant rates of probable mental health disorders and thoughts of self-harm. These findings reinforce the need to support the emotional well-being of healthcare workers during this crisis.

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