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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Disaster and Distress: The Double Burden. Depression, Anxiety, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Healthcare Providers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Pakistan

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MFMuskan FatimaNINazish ImranIAI. Aamer

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reports high prevalence of depression and anxiety in healthcare providers during COVID-19, indicating urgent need for mental health interventions.

Key Points

  • High levels of depression, anxiety, and PTSD were reported in healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Prevalence rates included 25% for depression, 31.9% for anxiety, and 15.8% for PTSD among 302 healthcare professionals.
  • The study utilized online and paper surveys to assess mental health, employing standardized questionnaires.
  • Emphasizing mental well-being of healthcare providers is crucial, highlighting the need for effective interventions post-pandemic.

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Fatima et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507331b076d99fa57beahttps://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1269
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