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Impact on mental health and perceptions of psychological care among medical and nursing staff in Wuhan during the 2019 novel coronavirus disease outbreak: A cross-sectional study

Lijun Kang, Si-Meng Ma, Min Chen, Jun Yang, Ying Wang, Ruiting Li, L. Yao, Han-Ping Bai et al.

Brain, behavior, and immunity, 2020

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Abstract

Highlights • Medical staff experience mental health disturb during the COVID-19 pandemic.• Direct and indirect exposure to COVID-19 affects the mental health profoundly.• Psychological materials and resources provide some protection.• Interventions with appropriate level are urgent.

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