Effectiveness of CBT-Informed Behavioral Health Interventions for Health Care Workers in a Specialized Clinical Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Conclusions. Our findings replicate those of existing research on the prevalence of psychiatric distress among HCWs, uniquely focusing on those seeking care. Our outcome data suggest that short-term CBT is effective in reducing clinical symptoms and increasing HCW well-being. Public Health Implications. Given the elevated rates of distress found in HCW surveys, evidence-based interventions such as ours are essential to ensure workforce well-being. Providing mental health care to HCWs has both individual benefits and potential implications for improved patient care and workforce retention. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S2):...
Source: Am J Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ashley M Doukas Vanshdeep Sharma Jonathan M DePierro Scarlett Ho Sydney Starkweather Deborah B Marin Source Type: research
Addressing Health Care Workers' Mental Health: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions and Current Resources
Conclusions. Targeted, well-designed mental health interventions can improve outcomes among health care workers. Public Health Implications. Targeted health care‒focused interventions to address workers' mental health could improve outcomes within this important and vulnerable workforce. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S2):S213-S226. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307556).PMID:38354343 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2023.307556 (Source: Am J Public Health)
Source: Am J Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: W Kent Anger Jennifer K Dimoff Lindsey Alley Source Type: research
How Can Health Care Organizations Address Burnout? A Description of the Dr. Lorna Breen Act Grantees
Am J Public Health. 2024 Feb;114(S2):148-151. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2023.307459.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38354344 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2023.307459 (Source: Am J Public Health)
Source: Am J Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Candice Chen Julia Strasser Randl Dent Janice Blanchard Maria Portela-Martinez Lauren Mu ñoz Becka DeSmidt Jessica Perlo Source Type: research
Pragmatic Approach to the Assessment and Use of Digital Mental Health Interventions for Health Workers
We describe the landscape of digital mental health interventions, providing an overview of mental health conditions that are addressed with technology-based solutions in the workplace and the products and services available. We argue for employers to apply a methodical approach to evaluating and selecting technologies for their organizations, and we review relevant frameworks for evaluation. Considering the rapidly evolving landscape of digital mental health interventions, we offer evidence-informed recommendations to organizations and decision-makers seeking to support workplace mental health and well-being, and we advoca...
Source: Am J Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lyndsay Krisher Debra L Boeldt Chloe A Nicksic Sigmon Sarah E Rimel Lee S Newman Source Type: research
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Am J Public Health. 2024 Feb;114(S2):S129-S130. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2024.114.S2.S129-S130.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38354346 | DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2024.114.S2.S129-S130 (Source: Am J Public Health)
Source: Am J Public Health - February 14, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research
