The Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on Public Health Workforce: Building Resilience for the Future

By Jennifer A. Horney

A Critical Examination of the Public Health Workforce’s Response to the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the global healthcare system to its limits, testing the resilience of public health workers, first responders, and essential employees. As trust in science has been eroded and public health has become increasingly politicized, the mental health impacts of this crisis cannot be ignored.

Understanding the Widening Disparities and Needed Interventions

This collection of expert insights delves into the potential mental health impacts of the pandemic on the public health workforce, highlighting the disproportionate effects on vulnerable populations and sectors. The authors explore the psychological toll of disasters and emergencies on responders, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to ensure future resilience.

A Blueprint for Building Resilient Public Health Systems

Closing the capacity gaps in workforce development, funding, and preparedness is crucial for responding to future public health emergencies. This comprehensive playbook provides evidence-based recommendations for policymakers, healthcare administrators, and practitioners to develop more resilient systems, addressing the harsh realities of worker shortages and funding constraints.

Product Details

• Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
• Publication Date: January 23, 2023
• Language: English
• Pages: 320
• ISBN-10: 1802621180
• ISBN-13: 978-1802621181