COVID Burnout, California, 2020

Healthcare personnel have faced unprecedented mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study objective is to assess differences in depression, anxiety, and burnout among healthcare personnel with various occupational roles and whether financial and job strain were associated with these mental health outcomes. Methods: Researchers employed an anonymous survey between July and August 2020 at an urban county hospital in California, USA. They assessed depression, anxiety, and burnout using validated scales, and asked questions on financial strain and job strain.