Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on working conditions and mental well-being of mental health professionals in the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and well-being of mental health professionals (MHPs) in the Netherlands and understand their needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design and setting

A cross-sectional, mixed-methods study was conducted with MHPs from the Netherlands from June 2020 to October 2020, consisting of an online survey and three online focus group discussions.

Participants

Participants were MHPs from various occupational groups (psychologists, social workers, mental health nurses, developmental education workers, etc).

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The online survey included questions about work-related changes due to COVID-19 perceived resilience to stress, changes in lifestyle behavio

SUBMITTER: van Doesum TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123850 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature