Treating so many patients with COVID-19 is taking on healthcare workers. This week Amanda Lamb reported on new efforts to treat the mental health of frontline workers. She interviewed Dr. Melissa Whitson, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of New Haven. Dr. Whitson compares what healthcare workers are experiencing now to what military personnel face after a war. She says treating it is similar to treating PTSD.
Please reach out if you need help or confidential emotional support.
UNC Healing Heroes Helpline (H3) is for UNC employees - 984-215-5655
Hope4Healers Helpline is for all medical workers - 919-226-2002
The Hope4NC Helpline connects North Carolinians to resources that help them cope and build resilience during times of crisis. This line is for everyone, not just healthcare workers. 1-855-587-3463
Link to Amanda Lamb's original story: https://www.wral.com/19089228/
