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.