Addressing Mental Health Needs of Health Care Workers through Peer Support Groups During the COVID-19 Crisis

J
Jill Diane Connors

Primary Investigator

Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of group-based peer support on provider mental health and well-being including emotional responses and clinical symptoms of acute distress, anxiety and depression, and provider burnout.

Description

Participants will take part in 8 peer support group sessions via IU Zoom Health as well as collaborate on a group art project. Participants will be asked to complete surveys prior to and following each session, and at 3 and 6 months after the last session. Participants will receive a high-quality poster of the group art created.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    COVID-19, Health care workers
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
  • Gender: All

Individuals at least 18 years of age who are front line healthcare providers who have been or are actively treating COVID+ patients in an acute care setting.

Updated on 02 May 2024. Study ID: 2006023407
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