The Pandemic Is Damaging Health Workers' Mental Health
The Pandemic Is Damaging Health Workers' Mental Health  
Podcast: Short Wave
Published On: Mon Apr 18 2022
Description: A recent study found that working surge after surge in the pandemic, a majority of American health care workers experienced psychiatric symptoms — including depression and thoughts of suicide. And yet, mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee found that very few got help for these symptoms.If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text the word home to 741741.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy