Depression, Anxiety and Burnout Among Hospital Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

What is it about?

This study explored how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of different types of healthcare workers at a hospital in California. Study findings show that nurses, social workers, service workers (e.g., housekeeping, food, and nutrition workers), and administrative workers were more likely than doctors to feel depressed. However, ancillary workers including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dieticians were less likely than doctors to feel anxious. Ancillary and laboratory/pharmacy workers also reported lower levels of burnout than doctors. Financial worries seemed to play a part in how workers were feeling, and factors such as lack of support and not having control over their work also made them more likely to feel depressed or anxious. The study shows that healthcare workers need support to help them deal with the mental health challenges of the pandemic.

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