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authors: Goldust, Mohamad; Agarwal, Komal; Kroumpouzos, George; Jafferany, Mohammad; Lotti, Torello; Podder, Indrashis
title: Mental Health Status of Dermatologists during the COVID‐19 Pandemic; A Technology‐based Therapy
date: 2020-05-31
journal: Dermatol Ther
DOI: 10.1111/dth.13723
sha: 1ef0401ffe831bc861079de14281420519859730
doc_id: 1030896
cord_uid: 539wbreg

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The high infectivity and communicability of the new corona virus disease (COVID-19), even during incubation period, coupled with substantial mortality due to unavailability of specific treatment, has resulted in immense psychological stress amongst healthcare workers (HCWs). [1] [2] [3] [4] Although frontline HCWs in fever clinics, isolation wards and intensive care units share the maximum brunt, no speciality is immune to it's psychological sequelae like fear, stress, anxiety and depression. 5 Dermatologists can be exposed to COVID-19 during their postings in emergency rooms and intensive care units to tide over the shortage of emergency/ intensive care specialists, apart from treating many outdoor patients. Dermatologists may be exposed to the virus under following scenarios 6 We may not have solution to all problems, but it is important to address what we can presently, thus enabling health authorities allocate resources to ensure the mental well-being of the healers.

In conclusion, COVID-19 has resulted in severe mental distress of dermatologists, manifesting as fear, panic, anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD and even suicide. As

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