Healthcare Provider Wellness Resources
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented and overwhelming effect on communities worldwide. Along with serious concerns about physical health, the disease also presents an alarming threat to mental health and well-being, particularly for those who work in healthcare.
The immense stress and range of emotions associated with providing care — or having to suspend care — during the pandemic can take a severe short-term toll on emotional well-being, lead to long-term burnout, and cause adverse outcomes for providers and patients.
Addressing these issues as part of organizational culture and structure as well as at the individual level is crucial to sustaining and supporting the healthcare workforce through the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist healthcare leaders, providers, workers, and communities, various organizations have developed emotional wellness resources:
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF TRAUMATIC STRESS
Sustaining the Well-Being of Healthcare Personnel During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Stress and Coping
FRONTLINE HELP
Coaching for Healthcare Heroes
HEADSPACE
Headspace for Healthcare Professionals
INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT
A Tool to Promote Psychological Safety During and After COVID-19
Virtual Learning Hour Special Series: COVID-19: Grief Leadership and System Supports
Virtual Learning Hour Special Series: Psychological Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Virtual Learning Hour Special Series: Transforming Moral Distress into Moral Resilience
NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK/NATIONAL CENTER FOR PTSD
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide (2nd Edition)
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Returning Home After Disaster Relief Work
PSYCH HUB
COVID-19 Healthcare Professionals
PROJECT PARACHUTE
SHINE
SOCIETY FOR HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY/AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Peer-Recommended Resources: Relaxation and Meditation Apps
THE SCHWARTZ CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE
Resources for Healthcare Professionals Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
THE WELLNESS SOCIETY
TALKSPACE
TULANE UNIVERSITY
UCLA
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
For Leaders: Supporting Your Staff During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Managing Healthcare Workers' Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
