As the health care workforce responds to COVID-19, they face challenges to both coping in the moment and ongoing mental health.
To support this process, the AHEC Digital Library presents a collection of resources geared towards health care worker mental health during COVID-19.
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Coping with sickness and stress
- Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Positive Psychology in Times of Crisis
- Suicides of two health care workers hint at the Covid-19 mental health crisis to come
See more mental health resources for clinical staff...
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks of patients basing health decisions on unreliable information become even greater.
A recent NC Medical Journal article describes ways that health care providers can guide their patients towards trustworthy, evidence-based resources.
To learn more, check out the January 15 Highlighted Article:
Health Care Providers Can Help Combat Harmful Misinformation About the Pandemic
COVID-19 has had a serious impact on the health and wellbeing of all health care professionals, which has increased the existing levels of stress and burnout throughout the health care system.
A recent guide from the Institute for Healthcare addresses this problem, discussing strategies and solutions for individuals and organizations to support the health care workforce during and after the pandemic.
To learn more, check out the January 1 Highlighted Resource:
A Guide to Promoting Health Care Workforce Well-Being During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic*
*Note that users will need a free IHI account to download the full guide
