The global challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have heightened interest in how HCP’s mental health can be protected and optimized. The increasing rates of reported job burnout, depression, and suicide in the medical profession continue to be a global health concern. Although compounded by COVID-19, HCPs have long been susceptible to high levels of psychological distress due to the demanding nature of their work, which increases the risk of mental disorders and potentially self-destructive behaviors. For the past two years, the media spotlight has been on healthcare and the people working on the front lines of caring for infected patients, which has highlighted the distress experienced by HCP. On the other hand, the pandemic gave rise to increased awareness and understanding for HCP mental health state, which has formed a sense of urgency to deal with the issues and challenges at hand.  

 What are the causes, challenges, and practical steps in identifying and lessening psychological distress among physicians and other healthcare providers? In this webinar, Dr. Susan Noonan, a US-based physician who is an expert in lessening mental distress amongst the HCP population, advises on how to foster a healthier work environment and how to mitigate the ongoing stigmatization of mental disorders within the medical community.