Whether due to longer shifts and potentially sicker patients, concern over their own and their families’ health, or angst over how best to help at a time of such great need, urgent care providers are experiencing more stress than ever. Recognizing this, Medical Economics posted a list of seven ways healthcare providers can practice mental health self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mental Health Survival Guide During COVID-19 starts by reminding the clinician that feeling overwhelmed is a natural reaction to unprecedented circumstances, not a sign of weakness or incapability to do your job; proceeds to explore ways to stay grounded amid sometimes frenzied environments; and suggests that management make sure the team knows mental health and psychosocial support services are available. You can read the entire list here.
Published on
Providers Are Under a Lot of Stress Right Now, if You Haven’t Noticed; These Tips Might Help