Background: Survivors of hospitalization for COVID-19 are potentially at high risk for subsequent psychiatric morbidity due to medical trauma, systemic inflammation, and potential neurotropism of SARS-CoV-2(1). In addition, social isolation during the hospital stay due to restrictive visitor policies and after discharge due to fears of contagion or stay-at-home orders could further increase psychiatric vulnerability [...]

Background: As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, many have grown concerned about the mental health of frontline healthcare workers. Given the rising death toll, potential for overcrowding hospitals, and resource shortages, a comprehensive assessment of healthcare workers’ well-being during COVID using validated measures of anxiety, depression, and burnout is needed to help improve the healthcare workforce’s [...]

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted healthcare and put enormous stress upon front-line healthcare workers. Physician trainees may be more vulnerable to poor mental health outcomes, including burnout and distress. The objective of this study was to compare mental health indices of attending physicians versus trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A voluntary survey was [...]

Background: The rates of physician burnout have been widely reported. However, burnout rates among hospitalists, who have been particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, are lacking. The objective of this study was to describe burnout, COVID-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and professional fulfillment among hospitalists. Methods: A voluntary, anonymous survey was sent via email link [...]

Background: Survivors of hospitalization for COVID-19 are potentially at high risk for subsequent psychiatric morbidity due to medical trauma, systemic inflammation, and potential neurotropism of SARS-CoV-2(1). In addition, social isolation during the hospital stay due to restrictive visitor policies and after discharge due to fears of contagion or stay-at-home orders could further increase psychiatric vulnerability [...]