This transcript has been edited for clarity.
Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hello. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, Medscape medical advisor and assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health.
The recent pandemic has been quite stressful for all healthcare workers, especially physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and EMS workers. Putting this into perspective is vital because we have to pay attention to the mental health of everyone. We have to support everyone. If we don't do that, then going forward makes the situation quite difficult.
Joining me is Dr Christine Moutier, a practicing psychiatrist, professor, and dean in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She is also chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Throughout her career, Dr Moutier has focused on training healthcare leaders, physicians, and patient groups in order to change the healthcare system's approach to mental health, fighting stigma, and optimizing care for those suffering from mental health conditions.
Welcome, Dr Moutier. I am so glad you can join us to discuss this important topic.
Christine Moutier, MD: Thanks so much for having me, Dr Glatter. I'm happy to join on such an important and very serious topic.
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Moral Injury Stems Beyond the Lack of PPE -- The Mental Health Fallout
Robert D. Glatter, MD; Christine Moutier, MD
DisclosuresJune 26, 2020
This transcript has been edited for clarity.
Robert D. Glatter, MD: Hello. I'm Dr Robert Glatter, Medscape medical advisor and assistant professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and Northwell Health.
The recent pandemic has been quite stressful for all healthcare workers, especially physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and EMS workers. Putting this into perspective is vital because we have to pay attention to the mental health of everyone. We have to support everyone. If we don't do that, then going forward makes the situation quite difficult.
Joining me is Dr Christine Moutier, a practicing psychiatrist, professor, and dean in the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. She is also chief medical officer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Throughout her career, Dr Moutier has focused on training healthcare leaders, physicians, and patient groups in order to change the healthcare system's approach to mental health, fighting stigma, and optimizing care for those suffering from mental health conditions.
Welcome, Dr Moutier. I am so glad you can join us to discuss this important topic.
Christine Moutier, MD: Thanks so much for having me, Dr Glatter. I'm happy to join on such an important and very serious topic.
Medscape Emergency Medicine © 2020 WebMD, LLC
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Authors
Robert D. Glatter, MD
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New York, NY
Disclosure: Robert D. Glatter, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Christine Moutier, MD
Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, New York, NY
Disclosure: Christine Moutier, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.