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Content last updated 14/07/2023

Maintaining Good Mental Health for People Working in Healthcare during COVID-19

Working within the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic can be challenging; You are not only serving the community, but you are also trying to stay healthy, while often worrying about the health of family and friends.

It is important to monitor your mental health and understand what you can do to help you stay mentally resilient during these unprecedented times.

Remember that helpers need help too and it is okay to seek support if you require support.

Maintaining Good Mental Health for People Working in Healthcare during COVID-19 – 1 page printable PDF resource.

There are dedicated, confidential mental health support and help for health practitioners available:

National mental health support lines

Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
COVID National Mental Wellbeing support 1800 512 348.
The Black Dog Institute – Support services specifically for doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists
Health professionals mental health service – TEN (funded by the Commonwealth) and run by the Black Dog Institute
DRS4DRS has been developed by the medical profession for the medical profession and offers an independent, safe, supportive and confidential service. Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd (DrHS) also offers a confidential telehealth service specifically for doctors and medical students who are struggling with their mental health. Visit www.drs4drs.com.au

Support Services for People Working in Healthcare

Mental Resilience & Prevention

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Maintain a healthy life style: keep active, eat well, stay connected

MindSpot provides online practical psychological tips for frontline staff.
Smiling Mind provides front-line health workers with free access to their premium App which offers practical tools to support good mental health.
Queensland Health have an online resource with a range of great tips to assist with mental wellbeing during COVID-19
RACGP Self Care and Mental Health Resources for General Practitioners (PDF)

Early Intervention & Low Intensity Support

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Access digital and telephone support via:

Hand-n-Hand Peer Support (HnH) is a free pre-clinical service for all healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, allied health and non-clinical staff) and does not involve any medical or psychiatric treatment, but rather is based on peer support and mentoring. Register your interest online, request to join their closed Facebook group or email handnhandAU@gmail.com for more information.

Head to Health is an online portal that brings together apps, online programs, online forums, and phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources and is provided by the Australian Department of Health.
The Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service can be accessed online or by calling 1800 512 348.
The Essential Network (Ten) has dedicated resources and support for front-line health workers.

Moderate Intensity Support

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Employee Assistance Programs.
For ongoing support, psychological therapy is available via the Better Access Initiative (MBS).
The Essential Network (Ten) has dedicated resources and support for front-line health workers.

General Support Services

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