The Pandemic Is Damaging Health Workers' Mental Health

Published: April 18, 2022, 4:10 a.m.

b'A recent study found that working surge after surge in the pandemic, a majority of American health care workers experienced psychiatric symptoms \\u2014 including depression and thoughts of suicide. And yet, mental health correspondent Rhitu Chatterjee found that very few got help for these symptoms.

If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text the word home to 741741.

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