5. Conclusion
In conclusion, COVID-19 is still
one of the major threats worldwide with a global effect on mental
health. During the pandemic, COVID-19 has affected all HCWs, whether
they are frontline workers or not. Taken together, psychological
distress related to the pandemic may have also triggered an outbreak of
psychiatric illnesses. It is critical to identify high-risk groups,
provide psychosocial interventions, and refer selected patients
requiring treatment to psychiatry services to manage mental health
problems of HCWs and to maintain delivery of healthcare services
successfully. Further studies are warranted to shed light into the early
recognition of mental problems, prompt treatment, and being prepared for
the future outbreaks.