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.
Highlights
COVID-19 has infected 474,204 people and there have been 21,353 deaths.[1]. These figures are rising exponentially, and the worldwide impact of this crisis is comparable with war.[2]
Medical staff and affiliated healthcare workers are under both physical and psychological pressure. For many nations this will add to an existing baseline of psychological pathology[3] and low morale in the healthcare sector
Supporting the mental health of these individuals is a critical part of the public health response
Summary
COVID-19 has infected 474,204 people and there have been 21,353 deaths.[1]. These figures are rising exponentially, and the worldwide impact of this crisis is comparable with war.[2].
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