Michael Devlin calls for an appreciation of the health and wellbeing impact of the pandemic on frontline staff […]
Wellbeing
We need time and space to grieve during covid-19
Those working in the health and care system especially need to tell their stories […]
Covid-19—will this second phase be harder than the first?
We are now entering the second phase of covid-19, the so called “recovery” stage, sandwiched between the crisis and rebuilding phase. As the frenetic pace of the last few weeks […]
Richard Smith: Support for health and social care staff
Health and social care staff are under enormous strain. The weekly clap and being given priority in shops is much appreciated, but how can more direct, practical, and evidence-based emotional […]
The long term mental health impact of covid-19 must not be ignored
As many countries around the world are facing the peak of the covid-19 pandemic in their populations, discussions focus on flattening the curve to mitigate the impact on physically vulnerable […]
Covid fatigue is taking an enormous toll on healthcare workers
Whatever our situation as healthcare professionals—good pacing, refreshment, and support will be key to surviving the long road ahead […]
Adeline Goss: When it’s dangerous to become a doctor
The physicians introduced into hospitals this spring and summer will have more asked of them than any newly graduated doctors in a generation. Let’s make sure we support them, says […]
Balint groups could be one way to prevent burnout during covid-19
The introduction of a Balint group in their intensive care unit has provided a valuable space for reflection outside the busy hospital environment, say Vijay Pattni, Jeff Phillips, and Rajnish […]
From moral injury to mental illness: we must protect the wellbeing of frontline covid-19 staff
Derek K Tracy, Mark Tarn, Neil Greenberg provide lessons from the London Nightingale […]
#HowYouDoing? Promoting and protecting wellbeing during an unprecedented crisis
We are currently facing the greatest challenge in the recent history of the NHS. None of us has lived through a global pandemic such as covid-19: it is hard to […]