Nearly half of NHS critical care staff report PTSD, depression or anxiety

Nearly half of NHS critical care staff report PTSD, depression or anxiety Nearly half of intensive care staff reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, severe depression or anxiety, according to research that led experts to say NHS workers are “suffering more than combat troops”.

The findings, based on responses from 709 doctors, nurses and other clinical roles across six NHS hospitals in England, date from June and July 2020, after the height of the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. About 45% reported symptoms consistent with a probable diagnosis of PTSD, severe depression and anxiety. The Guardian

See also:

• Mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19 (open access) Occupational Medicine
• Covid: Many NHS staff 'traumatised' by first wave of virus, study shows BBC News
• Mental health of NHS staff placed under further strain as Covid hospitalisations continue to rise The Independent