Working during pandemics: the need for mental health efforts to prevent the outbreak of mental disorders at the workplace

Silva, Antônio Geraldo da; Pinheiro, Mayra Isabel Correia; Trés, Letícia M; Malloy-Diniz, Leandro Fernandes

doi:10.1590/1516-4446-2020-1120

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“…Places for hospitalization must be guaranteed for the treatment of acute cases (2,3). Mobile prehospital emergency care must be made available, and their staff must be trained to deal with psychiatric emergencies (2,17,18). All these settings should be supported by psychiatrists (10,19).…”

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“…Medical workers in Wuhan have been dealing with a high risk of infection, inadequate protection against contamination, overwork, frustration, discrimination, isolation, patients with negative emotions, a lack of contact with their families, and exhaustion in COVID-19 outbreak (2,18,34,36). The current situation is causing mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia, denial, anger, and fear (34,37).…”

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“…The current situation is causing mental health problems such as stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia, denial, anger, and fear (34,37). These mental health problems not only affect the attention, understanding, and decision-making capacity of medical workers, which could hinder the fight against COVID-19, but they could also have a lasting effect on their overall wellbeing of professionals (2,18,34,36) and can result in an expected increase in cases of posttraumatic stress (PTSD).…”

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“…In light of several tragedies that have occurred throughout history and in recent years, including the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to point out that during public calamities, an increase in the number of emergencies is to be expected, either due to the stress of the population or the number of health complications and difficulties in accessing care (2,3,18). Therefore, the public sector must be prepared to address such situations using the prevention and intervention measures mentioned above.…”

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The Management of Psychiatric Emergencies in Situations of Public Calamity

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The prevalence of mental health problems in the general population during a public calamity is high. In calamities, the number of patients who present with mental disorder outbreaks or crises may increase, but the necessary support systems to help them may be impaired if they have not been planned for. Although there are several models for addressing psychiatric emergencies, the general rules are the same, especially when it comes to making these services easily available to the affected population. In this article, we seek to review and present recommendations for the management of psychiatric emergencies in situations of public calamity, including disasters, physical and medical catastrophes, epidemics, and pandemics.

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“…One particular, urgent concern is the added burden of mental health disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic as an issue for public policy. 6 In particular, the impact of workplace stress on mental health during pandemics is worrisome 7 and may have further impact on the workforce, prompting even further increases in sick leave and permanent disability.…”

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Mental illnesses and their impact on the Brazilian workforce: an analysis of the cost of sick leave and pensions

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Nardi

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Braz. J. Psychiatry

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The Well-being of Brazilian Industry Workers on Returning to the Physical Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Baptista

Matos

et al. 2023

J Occup Environ Med

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Objective: Our aim was to assess the prevalence and predictors of well-being among Brazilian industry workers on returning to the physical workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Two thousand two hundred forty-one participants completed an online survey between October and November 2021. Well-being was assessed with the World Health Organization Well-being Index, and the questionnaire also addressed sociodemographic and occupational characteristics and the health of workers and their contacts. Associations were estimated with logistic regression models. Results: The prevalence of adequate well-being was 63.15%. The predictors of poor well-being included being female, younger, working exclusively from home or on a hybrid model, having comorbid disorders, and living with someone with any comorbidity. Conclusions: The identification of vulnerable groups with poor well-being may help organizations to direct efforts to the unmet psychological needs of these employees and develop well-being programs during this transition.

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Working during pandemics: the need for mental health efforts to prevent the outbreak of mental disorders at the workplace

Cited by 7 publications

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The Management of Psychiatric Emergencies in Situations of Public Calamity

The Management of Psychiatric Emergencies in Situations of Public Calamity

Mental illnesses and their impact on the Brazilian workforce: an analysis of the cost of sick leave and pensions

The Well-being of Brazilian Industry Workers on Returning to the Physical Workplace During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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