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Just because it seems that the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic has eased, it does not mean that healthcare workers are off the hook. Studies show that those on the frontlines are still dealing with burnout and depression at alarmingly high rates. There is a Mental Health pandemic that is quickly spreading. If our healthcare workers’ mental health is not prioritised, we risk being worse prepared for the next wave of Covid-19 or another global crisis. This article provides incredible insights into the statistics related to this vital issue that must be addressed.
SANDTON – Among the initial challenges, healthcare workers specifically struggled with being diagnosed with Covid-19 and not knowing much about it.
In this brilliant editorial, which is featured in the Mental Health Matters Journal, Professor Gerhard Grobler explores the mental health fallout for healthcare workers after Covid-19. He also discusses the current, toxic workplace culture and why this needs to change.
What is the best way to support resilience and mental well-being in frontline healthcare professionals during and after a pandemic? What is ‘resilience’?
By Jessica Kennedy, Chief of Staff at Mental Health America
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Hopeless. Dejected. Anxious.
A discussion by Dr Joanna Taylor (Psychiatrist) on behalf of the Healthcare Workers Care Network
Times Live | by Njabulo Ngidi
South Africa's health system has a longstanding problem: a severe shortage of medical staff.
A recently released UN policy brief, COVID-19 and the need for action on mental health, emphasizes that the pandemic aligns several mental health stressors.
The Covid-19 pandemic has forced mental health practitioners to rethink and adapt how they provide mental health services.
If you’re a manager or workplace leader you can have a direct impact on the welfare and wellbeing of your employees.
From medical supply shortages to self-isolation, healthcare workers worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges under the coronavirus outbreak.
TIME | April 10, 2020 | By Tara Law
A nurse contracted COVID-19 from one of his patients, recovered, and returned to work with much more resolve and compassion
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has become one of the central health crises of a generation. The pandemic has affected people of all nations, continents, races, and socioeconomic groups.
Leaders Focus:
- Meet core needs of staff
- Ensure staff wellbeing
- Sustain motivation
- Help staff deal with rapidly changing situations
Don’t I already have enough to do?
A Constructive Work Environment allows Happy Employees to Flourish in and improves Productivity.
You are doing really important and difficult work. Over the coming days and weeks you will probably find that there are times when you feel anxious, stressed, scared, sad, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, helpless or even numb. These are all normal responses to an extremely challenging situation.
You are not alone in feeling this way. This is not a sign of weakness. This doesn’t mean that you are less of a worker than your colleagues. All this means is that your brain and body is telling you that you need to manage your stress more.
When you think about COVID-19... How do you feel?
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