Coronavirus

15 May, 2020

COVID-19: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

What mental health impact will COVID-19 have among frontline staff and patients?

Consultant Psychiatrist, Professor Jim Lucey, talks about some of the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and, in particular, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among frontline staff and patients on Today with Sarah McInerney on RTE. 

Will PTSD be more common among frontline staff and what mental health impact will surviving COVID-19 have on patients? 

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