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All In The Mind

Mental health on the Covid frontline

Apr 19, 2020
29:06
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Health professionals on the Covid frontline share their experiences of managing panic attacks and anxiety, exploring moral injury and potential PTSD. The podcast also discusses the challenges of maintaining work-life balance and the increased workload faced by healthcare professionals during the pandemic.
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Quick takeaways

  • Frontline health professionals are experiencing panic attacks and anxiety due to the uncertainty and danger posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • The mental health of medical staff, including doctors and nurses, is significantly impacted by burnout, trauma, grief, and the pressure to make difficult decisions during the pandemic.

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The emotional toll on doctors

The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an emotional toll on doctors in many ways. Increased work hours, caring for sick patients, and the risk of infection are just some of the challenges they face. Doctors have been sharing their fears and feelings, expressing concerns about burnout, anxiety, and depression. They worry about the moral dilemmas they may have to face, such as deciding who gets treatment. The traumatic experiences and grief they witness can have long-term consequences, potentially leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury.

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