How psychologists can help protect health care teams

• 2021

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• Stephanie Pappas

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This article describes how health care workers face high stress and burnout during COVID-19, which can hurt their mental health and job performance. It explains that psychologists’ research helps teams build resilience by improving teamwork, communication, and support. Hospitals are helping staff with mental health services, healthy food options, safe housing, and relaxation spaces. The article also lists resources for hospitals to better support their workers’ well-being now and in future crises.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: DMC 5

Keywords: Burnout, Professional; Crisis Intervention; Health Personnel; Hospitals; Mental Health; Social Support; Organizational Policy; Resilience, Psychological; Occupational Stress; COVID-19

Institutions: American Psychological Association

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