COVID-19 Series: Resources on mental health
This week Dr Clare Gerada, GP and Medical Director of the NHS Practitioner Health Programme, joined award-winning author and former doctor Adam Kay, to discuss the mental health impact of the COVID-19 crisis for those working on the frontline.
During their conversation, recorded as an RSM Covid-19 Series webinar, they highlighted the emotional and psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis for junior doctors and consultants. They discussed their recommendations on advice and services available for those struggling with mental health issues.
A recording of the webinar is available to watch below and on the RSM’s YouTube channel.
Recommended resources on mental health services
- NHS Practitioner Health
- Doctors in Distress
- NHS England & NHS Improvement: Supporting our people
- ‘Covid fatigue is taking an enormous toll on healthcare workers’, Dr Clare Gerada. BMJ Opinion, 4 May 2020
- ‘We need a Nightingale model for rehab after covid-19', article by Clare Gerada
RSM COVID-19 Series
The RSM COVID-19 Series is for health professionals, by health professionals; a series of webinars dedicated to give healthcare workers on the frontline, regular and easy-to-access updates from healthcare leaders on COVID-19. Find out more about upcoming talks.