Implications of COVID-19 for the Mental Health of Pharmacists

Coronavirus disease 2019 ( COVID-19) has had a detrimental impact on the mental health of healthcare workers ( HCWs). As frontline workers, pharmacists have experienced an escalation in many areas of responsibility, often increasing their burden, frustration, and stress and negatively impacting their mental health and well-being. Although most stress symptoms are temporary, normal, and will resolve on their own, HCWs are likely to benefit from access to mental-health resources that can address sources of anxiety and distress. Awareness of the warning signs of emotional distress and developing practices to alleviate stress may help. Pharmacist managers can encourage self- care and provide pharmacy staff with resources to help them better cope.