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= Impact of COVID-19 on neurological, psychological and other mental health outcomes = Add under Mental health symptoms in the general population and among health care providers

In a cross-sectional research study conducted in Portugal, an online survey was produced to collect data surrounding the direct comparison of mental health in health care professionals and the general population (Sampaio, Sequeira, Teixeira, 2020, pg 785). It was found that on average there was a significantly higher percentage of health care workers experiencing signs of mental health disorders compared to the general population of Portugal.

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Managing Mental Health

It is crucial to understand how mental health disorders can be combatted and managed. There are numerous options, some include solutions done directly or others require medical intercession.


 * Contact a medical provider
 * Contact a local or national Mental Health Hotline
 * Take time to perform self-care
 * Increase nutritional food intake
 * Talk to a trusted friend or family member

(“COVID-19 and Mental Health”, 2021, pg 15)

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As well as mental health issues affecting the global population, the front-line nurses and health care professionals have also experienced a rapid decrease in mental health. When specifically examining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in nurses during the pandemic, there are many factors contributing to the decline (“COVID-19 and Mental Health”, 2021, pg 14). Nurses are seeing first-hand the toll of Covid-19 in hospitals, including increased mortality statistics and virus exposure. These experiences may trigger abhorrent thoughts of past disease outbreaks or may even contribute to lasting emotional stress in the future.

= Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic Covid-19 = Add under Impact on essential workers and medical personnel.

Along with the personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage affecting medical professionals, there are multiple additional effectors that have caused such an increase in mental wellness. Health care professionals are experiencing fear towards possible Coronavirus exposure, as well as likely disease transmission to acquaintances if infection were to occur. This fear has correlated to a significant decrease in nurse mental health.

An increased patient workload has also contributed to the mental health decline. Patient counts in hospitals are increasing astronomically, causing severe hospital overload. Due to this, the majority of the medical professionals have each experienced a higher patient workload on average. In addition to this effector, nurses have had to step into the role of family proxy due to new guide lines set in place preventing family visitation, in order to decrease viral transmission rates.

2021 hospital crisis in the U.S. from covid-19

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Many healthcare professionals, specifically nurses, have experienced mental health decreases as front-line workers during the Coronavirus pandemic. A current research study, lead in China, examined the prevalence of severe stress, anxiety, and depression in nurses. Using a cross-sectional research design, it was discovered that 57% of nurses studied experienced some form of depression, while nearly 48% displayed signs of sever anxiety. Through further data, the research group was able to determine a direct correlation between the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in hospitals and an increase in mental health disorders in front-line nursing staff.

Pang, Y., Fang, H., Li, L., Chen, M., Chen, Y., & Chen, M. (2021). Predictive factors of anxiety and depression among nurses fighting coronavirus disease 2019 in China. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 30(2), 524–532. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12817