Mental health impacts of humanitarian crisis on HCWs in Syria amidst COVID-19

摘要

To conclude, the consolidation of multiple converging factors such as political instability, lack of sufficient resources, and the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic have created various mental health issues for Syrian HCWs inside and out of Syria's borders. These include PTSD, burnout, anxiety, depression, and secondary stress. As previously stated, the mass emigration of medical personnel out of Syria has resulted in the speedy demise of workforce strength in a country where complete scarcity of the medical workforce is a looming threat. Joint efforts by local and global powers are crucial to ameliorate the mental impacts faced by medical personnel, such as the formation of stress management programs, introducing telemedicine centres to alleviate pressure for healthcare professionals, and continued support by organizations like the WHO in providing psychological support to HCWs, along with increased provision of PPE and other necessary resources for the protection of HCWs against COVID-19.