Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers are under immense psychological pressure. The mental health implications for medical workers, due to the relentless work environment, devastating experiences, lacking opportunity to rest, and the risk of exposing themselves and family members to the virus, are substantial. In addition, as patients with long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms continue to emerge worldwide, the importance of the psychological status of medical workers extends beyond the pandemic. It is not only important and valuable to address the mental health of medical workers in the current era of the coronavirus epidemic, but in the wider context of promoting the importance of mental health amongst medical workers, who are the defenders of public health and assets of the public healthcare system, simply because we must care for those who care for us.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to address, protect and promote the mental health of one of the most crucial components in preserving life during any global health crisis - the medical workers. Considering these points, this Research Topic should gather manuscripts that address mental health emergence and prevalence amongst medical workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as well as draw attention to the interventions in place, and those needed (both short-term and long-term) to support the unsung heroes who experience psychological ailments as they put their lives on the line.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, medical workers are under immense psychological pressure. The mental health implications for medical workers, due to the relentless work environment, devastating experiences, lacking opportunity to rest, and the risk of exposing themselves and family members to the virus, are substantial. In addition, as patients with long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms continue to emerge worldwide, the importance of the psychological status of medical workers extends beyond the pandemic. It is not only important and valuable to address the mental health of medical workers in the current era of the coronavirus epidemic, but in the wider context of promoting the importance of mental health amongst medical workers, who are the defenders of public health and assets of the public healthcare system, simply because we must care for those who care for us.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to address, protect and promote the mental health of one of the most crucial components in preserving life during any global health crisis - the medical workers. Considering these points, this Research Topic should gather manuscripts that address mental health emergence and prevalence amongst medical workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as well as draw attention to the interventions in place, and those needed (both short-term and long-term) to support the unsung heroes who experience psychological ailments as they put their lives on the line.