The article is based around a recent study showing that three in 10 healthcare professionals have considered quitting due to the burnout, fear, and frustration that comes with working on the frontlines. About six in 10 say the increased stress of COVID-19 has impacted their mental health. Many report feeling expendable and undersupported by their hospital. They go to work for their shift and return home fearing that they’re bringing the virus with them. They have lost colleagues, patients, and loved ones. Yet, they stay on because they care so deeply about their work. All of these reasons and more are why at Mindful we’ve been putting our whole hearts into our free Mindfulness for Healthcare online summit. One of the most important ways we can take action for Mental Health Awareness Month is by offering care to those who do so much to care for us. The summit will feature a range of over 45 esteemed mindfulness thought leaders and healthcare leaders in conversation with healthcare professionals, executives, therapists, and scientists. You can register and find out more here: mindful.org/healthcaresummit. Please consider sharing the event with anyone who might be interested.
Mindfulness for Frontline Healthcare Workers
Three physicians and mindfulness experts, all of whom are speakers at the Mindfulness in Healthcare Summit, share suggestions for how frontline workers can prioritize their personal well-being:
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