Mitigating the psychological effects of COVID-19 on health care workers
April 27, 2020 CMAJ
This article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal on the psychological effects of COVID-19 outlines how both SARS and COVID-19 have led to significant psychological distress in health care workers, including anxiety, stress and fear. To mitigate these effects, the article recommends supports such as clear, rapid and frequent communication, psychiatric support and maintenance of social relationships.
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