COVID-19: The Impact of a Pandemic on Mental Health: Providing Mental Health Interventions for Patients and Healthcare Workers

Objectives: Define the term "pandemic." Describe the psychological effects of a widespread infectious illness on the general population and effects unique to healthcare workers. Summarize strategies to reduce mental health impacts among patients and healthcare workers. Discuss the "duty of care" concept.

Description: Understand the psychological effects of a widespread infectious illness on the general population and effects unique to healthcare workers; learn strategies to reduce impacts on mental health among patients, yourself, and coworkers.