Lessons Learned in Caring for Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Because of the pandemic, many psychiatry residents have been thrust into stressful new roles and situations. Here are ways to support them and ensure they feel free to seek help when needed.

Resident physicians serve a unique and important role in hospitals nationwide, as they are responsible for providing patient care while simultaneously furthering their own medical education. The overlapping responsibilities present a complex set of mental health concerns. While residency is often a time filled with self-doubt related to competency, added pressures and increased responsibilities related to COVID-19 are exacerbating these fears.