Health Care Workers, Mental Health and COVID 19: Awareness, Response, Resiliency-Video: Health Care Workers, Mental Health and COVID 19

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In this video, experts discuss various aspects of healthcare workers' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. They address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals and the importance of prioritizing mental health. The panelists include Dr. Samir Fakhry, Dr. Jessica George, Dr. Terry DeRoon-Cassini, Kathleen Maloney, Dr. Douglas Zatzick, and Dr. Alma Del Smith. They discuss topics such as the ethical tensions faced by healthcare workers, the need for staff support and peer support, assessment of mental health, and enhancing personal resilience. The panelists emphasize the importance of self-care, including getting enough sleep, eating well, exercising, managing energy, and accepting the range of emotions experienced. They also stress the importance of workplace support and encourage healthcare workers to seek help and support when needed. Overall, the video provides insights and strategies to help healthcare workers navigate the mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords

healthcare workers

mental health

COVID-19 pandemic

challenges

prioritizing mental health

ethical tensions

staff support

peer support

assessment of mental health

personal resilience